Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing Therapy
Areas We Can Help With
At Little Minds Speech Therapy, we understand that feeding and swallowing difficulties can be a significant challenge for both children and their families. Our specialized Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Therapy is designed to address a range of issues to ensure that your child can enjoy mealtimes and receive the nutrition they need for healthy growth and development.
Our therapy services can help with:
- Difficulty Chewing/Biting/Swallowing Foods: Helping children develop the necessary skills to effectively chew, bite, and swallow a variety of foods safely.
- Inability to Manage Different Foods and Textures: Assisting children in handling different food textures and types, ensuring they can enjoy a balanced diet.
- “Picky Eaters” with a Limited Variety of Foods/Textures: Working with children who have a restricted diet due to preferences or aversions, expanding their food choices to include a wider range of healthy options.
- Refusal to Try New Foods: Encouraging children to be open to new tastes and textures, reducing mealtime stress for both the child and the parents.
- Coughing and Gagging When Eating or Drinking: Addressing issues that cause discomfort or danger during eating and drinking, ensuring a safe and pleasant eating experience.
- Difficulty Bottle Feeding and Coordinating Suck/Swallow/Breathe Pattern: Providing strategies to improve bottle feeding techniques and helping infants coordinate their sucking, swallowing, and breathing.
Our team of experienced speech therapists uses a comprehensive and individualized approach to address each child’s specific needs. Through a combination of assessments, tailored therapy sessions, and parental guidance, we aim to:
- Improve oral motor skills and coordination.
- Increase acceptance of a variety of foods and textures.
- Reduce mealtime anxiety and stress for both children and parents.
- Enhance overall feeding and swallowing safety and efficiency.
If your child is experiencing feeding or swallowing difficulties, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to help you every step of the way. Contact us today to schedule an assessment and begin your journey towards happier, healthier mealtimes.
