Feeding Therapy<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Feeding therapy helps children develop the oral motor skills needed for safe and effective eating. A child must have adequate motor planning within the mouth to chew food properly and move it from the front to the back for swallowing. When these skills are delayed or inefficient, children may struggle with chewing, swallowing, or accepting new textures. Feeding therapy provides guided exercises and strategies to build strength, coordination, and confidence, supporting a positive relationship with food and mealtimes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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When is \u201cpicky eating\u201d a problem?<\/b><\/p>\n
When a child feels unsafe while, eating, they will develop habits and compensatory strategies in order to gain control.\u00a0 A child may limit the size or texture of foods they are willing to tolerate in order to feel comfortable and safe while eating.\u00a0 When these limitations become of concern for a parent and\/or pediatrician, feeding therapy if often recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>
What are the goals of feeding therapy?<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Advice from newborn through school-age regarding mealtime behaviors<\/li>\n
- Ideas on how to encourage the sights, sounds, touch, smell, and taste of food<\/li>\n
- Equip families with knowledge and strategies to use during mealtime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How do I get my \u201cpicky eater\u201d to eat?<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Making the mindset change from a \u201cpicky eater\u201d to an \u201cexploring eater\u201d through positive reinforcement and an easy-going approach!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Feeding therapy helps children develop the oral motor skills needed for safe and effective eating. A child must have adequate motor planning within the mouth to chew food properly and move it from the front to the back for swallowing. When these skills are delayed or inefficient, children may struggle with chewing, swallowing, or accepting new textures. Feeding therapy provides guided exercises and strategies to build strength, coordination, and confidence, supporting a positive relationship with food and mealtimes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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When is \u201cpicky eating\u201d a problem?<\/b><\/p>\n
When a child feels unsafe while, eating, they will develop habits and compensatory strategies in order to gain control.\u00a0 A child may limit the size or texture of foods they are willing to tolerate in order to feel comfortable and safe while eating.\u00a0 When these limitations become of concern for a parent and\/or pediatrician, feeding therapy if often recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>
What are the goals of feeding therapy?<\/b><\/p>\n How do I get my \u201cpicky eater\u201d to eat?<\/b><\/p>\n\n
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