Feeding Therapy
Establishing healthy eating habits is vital for a child’s overall well-being, from infancy through young adulthood. Our feeding therapy program addresses motor challenges, limited feeding/ eating, those who tube feed. We provide specialized interventions for infants, babies, kids, adolescents, and young adults. Above all, our program ensures a positive and enjoyable relationship with food at any stage of feeding.
Understanding Feeding Therapy
Feeding therapy is a specialized area of intervention which focuses on challenges related to meeting the body’s nutritional needs. In summary, it involves the motor and sensory skills involved in eating. It also includes the development of healthy eating habits. Conquer’s feeding therapy program is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual across all developmental stages.
How Our Skilled Therapists Make A Difference:
The evaluation includes assessment of chewing, swallowing, oral motor coordination, sensory integration and more. Together with your help, we aim to identify specific challenges.
Based on the assessment, our therapists develop personalized intervention plans. The intervention plan addresses the unique needs of the individual. For example, we can support an infant learning to bottle feed, a child transitioning from tube feeding, or an adolescent with limited food repertoire. These interventions may include exercises to strengthen oral motor muscles, sensory integration activities, and techniques to improve motor coordination during feeding.
For children experiencing challenges with chewing and swallowing, our feeding therapy focuses on building the necessary motor skills and coordination. Through age-appropriate exercises and activities, we improve the efficiency and comfort of these essential functions.
We understand that transitioning to solid foods can be a significant milestone, and our team provides support for children encountering difficulties in this area. Intervention includes motor skill development and easing anxiety associated with new textures and tastes.
Individuals who rely on tube feedings receive specialized support to enhance their feeding experiences. Our therapists work collaboratively with individuals and their families to address any challenges. In summary, we optimize the overall feeding process, promoting comfort and well-being.
Our ultimate goal is to foster a positive relationship with food, regardless of their feeding method. .We create a supportive environment that encourages exploration and enjoyment of a variety of foods. All in all, we set the foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating habits.
At Conquer Therapy, our feeding therapy program is designed to go beyond addressing immediate challenges, aiming to instill a lasting positive relationship with food right from infancy. If you observe motor skill challenges, picky eating behaviors, or require support for tube feedings in your child, whether they are a baby or a young adult, our skilled therapists are ready to conduct a thorough assessment and tailor interventions to meet their unique needs.