Feeding Therapy
Pediatric Feeding Therapy
At Elevate Health & Therapeutic Services, we understand that mealtime can be both joyful and challenging for children and families. Our Pediatric Feeding Therapy helps children develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need to enjoy safe, successful, and stress-free meals.
Our Approach to Pediatric Feeding Therapy
At Elevate, we provide compassionate, individualized therapy tailored to each child’s abilities and needs:
Individualized Therapy Plans – Goals are designed to meet your child’s unique challenges and family priorities.
Collaboration – Our team works with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, dietitians, and pediatricians to ensure coordinated care.
Play-Based, Engaging Sessions – Therapy uses fun activities to build skills in a motivating way.
Family & Caregiver Involvement – Parents and caregivers are integral to therapy, learning strategies to support practice at home and in the community.
Why Feeding Therapy Matters
Feeding challenges can affect a child’s growth, nutrition, and social development. Our therapy addresses:
Difficulty chewing or swallowing different textures
Limited food preferences or picky eating
Oral-motor weakness or sensory sensitivities
Challenges with bottle, cup, or utensil use
Anxiety or behavioral struggles around mealtime
By addressing these challenges early, children can gain confidence, build healthy habits, and enjoy positive mealtime experiences.
Who Can Benefit
Feeding therapy supports children of all ages with a variety of needs, including:
Infants with difficulty breastfeeding or bottle-feeding
Toddlers with limited food variety or texture sensitivity
Children with developmental delays or sensory processing differences
Children with medical conditions affecting swallowing or oral-motor skills
Children recovering from surgery or medical interventions
Comprehensive Evaluation – We assess oral-motor skills, swallowing safety, sensory responses, and mealtime behaviors.
What to Expect During Therapy
Initial Assessment – Understanding your child’s current skills, preferences, and challenges.
Goal Setting – Working with your family to identify meaningful, achievable goals.
Therapy Sessions – Targeting oral-motor skills, swallowing safety, sensory exploration, and mealtime behaviors.
Home Strategies – Practical tips, exercises, and routines to support skill development outside the clinic.
Ongoing Progress Monitoring – Regular updates ensure therapy is effective and goals are met.
Supporting Healthy Mealtime Habits
Feeding therapy is more than teaching how to chew or swallow—it’s about reducing stress, increasing variety, and making mealtimes enjoyable for children and families alike. Our goal is to help every child feel confident, safe, and independent while eating.
📞 Contact us today to schedule a pediatric feeding therapy evaluation and help your child enjoy mealtime with confidence.