Services

Discuss feeding difficulties and medical history, review intake paperwork.
Developmental assessment based on in-take paperwork, discussion with parents and assessment of patient.
Oral motor functional assessment.
Observe and assess child orally feeding, as is appropriate.
We will discuss findings, develop a treatment plan for your little one (including frequency/intensity of treatment), recommendations and set goals.

Now that a plan has been developed, we can get to work!
Follow up therapy sessions addressing individualized goals for identified challenges during the initial evaluation.
Functional hands-on practice and application of home therapy program and feeding recommendations in the comfort of your home setting to achieve successful and functional carryover.

Recommended if established client is out of the service area (e.g. on vacation or sick) and requires follow up services or has an emergency feeding need.
Also provided for parent/caregiver education/counseling if not an established client.
Teletherapy is not recommended for feeding assessments or for ongoing feeding therapy follow up sessions, as these services are highly recommended to be in person visits, in order to achieve more effective feeding progress and hands on practice.

Gentle bodywork that supports the healthy development of the nervous system and the release of abnormal tension patterns in the body. Releasing tension and restrictions helps to promote calm, relaxing, and comfortable feeding experiences. Beneficial for tension related to oral restrictions (e.g. tongue tie), GI discomfort, difficulty calming.