• Eats a very limited variety of foods

• Experiences stressful or difficult mealtimes

• Has difficulty transitioning to purees, solids, or new textures

• Has difficulty chewing or managing food

• Coughs, chokes, or frequently gags during meals

• Has oral motor challenges

• Has sensory differences that affect eating

• Avoids certain textures, tastes, temperatures, or food presentations

• Has a history of medical or developmental feeding challenges

• Has difficulty drinking from a bottle, straw, or open cup

• Has experienced slow or difficult progress with feeding skills

Transitioning to Solids
Helping children safely develop the skills needed to explore and manage developmentally appropriate food textures.

Chewing & Oral Motor Skills
Supporting the coordination and skills needed to safely manage food and liquids.

Sensory-Based Feeding Differences
Helping children explore foods at a pace that respects their sensory needs and individual comfort.

Expanding Food Variety
Supporting gradual, positive experiences with new foods without pressure or force.

Drinking Skills
Supporting development with cups, straws, and other appropriate drinking methods.

Feeding & Swallowing Safety
Assessing feeding skills and helping determine when additional medical evaluation or instrumental assessment may be appropriate.

We believe feeding therapy should be supportive, responsive, and respectful.

Children should not be forced to eat, pressured to take bites, or expected to ignore their body's signals. Instead, we work to understand the reasons behind feeding challenges and build skills through safe, individualized experiences.

Therapy may focus on:

• Building trust around food and mealtimes

• Supporting oral motor and feeding skills

• Respecting sensory differences

• Encouraging exploration without pressure

• Supporting hunger, fullness, and body cues

• Partnering with caregivers

• Creating realistic strategies for home