feeding therapy

Oral motor delays can impact chewing, swallowing, and safe feeding skills. Therapy focuses on building strength, coordination, and confidence. We commonly address:

• Building strength and coordination

• Chewing and bolus formation

• Oral sensory awareness

• Improving self-feeding skills

• Safe swallowing strategies

• Parent and caregiver guidance

• Collaboration with dietitians and healthcare providers

• Building confidence and enjoyment of food

Infants may experience feeding difficulties that affect growth and development. Therapy focuses on improving feeding skills and efficiency. We commonly treat:

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• Difficulty with breastfeeding

• Difficulty with bottle feeding

• Poor latch

• Poor coordination during feeding

• Weak suck

• Feeding fatigue

Sensory-based feeding difficulties can make textures, tastes, and mealtimes feel overwhelming. Therapy focuses on tolerance, positive experiences, and functional skill building. We commonly address:

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• Building tolerance for new foods and textures

• Improving oral sensory awareness

• Developing oral motor skills

• Creating positive mealtime experiences

• Safe swallowing strategies

• Parent and caregiver coaching

• Collaboration with occupational therapists and dietitians

• Encouraging independence and confidence

When feeding challenges impact growth and nutrition, therapy focuses on improving feeding efficiency, endurance, and skill development. We commonly address:

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• Assessing feeding and swallowing skills

• Improving oral motor strength and coordination

• Safe and effective feeding strategies

• Diet and texture recommendations

• Building endurance and mealtime stamina

• G-tube & NG-tube weaning

• Parent and caregiver guidance

• Encouraging positive mealtime experiences

Swallowing disorders can affect safety, comfort, and nutrition. Therapy focuses on improving swallowing function and reducing risk during meals. We commonly address:

• Assessing swallowing skills

• Teaching safe swallowing techniques

• Texture and diet management

• Improving endurance and efficiency

• Parent and caregiver coaching

• G-tube & NG-tube weaning

• Collaboration with doctors, dietitians, and other specialists

• Building confidence and enjoyment at mealtimes

Our feeding and swallowing therapy programs are designed to:

• Improve swallowing safety

• Improve oral motor strength and coordination

• Increase tolerance for textures and new foods

• Support positive mealtime routines

• Improve nutrition and hydration

• Increase independence and confidence with feeding

Premature infants may experience challenges with endurance, coordination, and feeding efficiency. Therapy focuses on safe feeding and skill development. We commonly address:

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• Strengthening oral muscles

• Coordinating suck–swallow–breathe patterns

• Supporting bottle and breastfeeding

• Managing fatigue and endurance

• Safe swallowing practices

• Sensory and oral awareness

• Parent and caregiver coaching

• Collaboration with pediatric providers

Reflux can contribute to feeding discomfort, refusal, and difficulty tolerating certain textures. Therapy focuses on safe feeding strategies and improving feeding success. We commonly address:

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• Safe feeding techniques

• Oral motor strengthening

• Managing food textures and consistencies

• Promoting positive mealtime experiences

• Parent and caregiver coaching

• Monitoring food tolerance

• Encouraging confidence and independence

Cleft palate can impact feeding efficiency, swallowing safety, and growth—especially in infants. Therapy focuses on safe feeding strategies and family support. We commonly address:

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• Safe feeding techniques

• Specialized bottle or nipple use

• Strengthening oral muscles

• Oral motor development

• Monitoring growth and nutrition

• Parent and caregiver coaching

• Collaborating with surgeons, ENT specialists, and dietitians

• Promoting positive mealtime experiences

Food refusal and extreme picky eating can be related to sensory needs, anxiety, or oral motor challenges. Therapy focuses on gradual progress and positive mealtime routines. We commonly address:

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• Gradual food exposure

• Building positive mealtime experiences

• Improving oral motor skills

• Addressing sensory sensitivities

• Parent and caregiver coaching

• Meal planning and routine support

• Collaborating with dietitians and other specialists

• Encouraging independence and confidence

Transitioning to oral feeding can require careful progression of skills, textures, and coordination. Therapy focuses on building safe, functional eating patterns. We commonly address:

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• Building oral motor strength

• Developing sucking, swallowing, and breathing coordination

• Introducing tastes, textures, and foods gradually

• G-tube & NG-tube weaning

• Safe swallowing techniques

• Parent and caregiver coaching

• Monitoring progress closely

Feeding and swallowing challenges can affect health, development, and quality of life. Our team provides personalized therapy designed to improve safety, build feeding skills, and support confident, successful meals.

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Contact All Care Therapies of Georgetown today to schedule an evaluation.