feeding programs

We help children who struggle with:

• food refusal

• food selectivity

• limited diet (picky eaters)

  The purpose of our feeding programs is to teach the child to accept a variety of foods and participate in meals independently and without problem behaviors.

If feeding is an area of difficulty, we begin by completing a detailed assessment. This helps us determine if the issue lies in a behavioral issue, a sensory issue, a skill that needs to be taught or a need for specific behavioral supports.

Often, our team works together with an occupational therapist, speech therapist, pediatrician and other professionals who can help address the issue from all angles.

Feeding issues can cause a lot of problem behaviors and be difficult for the child and the whole family. When the barriers or problem behaviors are significant, the action plan will include a plan for reduction of the problem behaviors and a plan to teach specific skill deficits, which sometimes need to be addressed prior to addressing feeding.