What Is Feeding Therapy?
Feeding therapy focuses on evaluating and treating feeding and swallowing difficulties. It involves assessing the underlying causes of these challenges, whether they are structural, sensory, or behavioral, and implementing evidence-based techniques to improve feeding skills. The goal of feeding therapy is to ensure proper nutrition and hydration, promote healthy eating habits, and enhance the overall quality of life by enabling individuals to enjoy meals and social experiences involving food.
Treatment Approaches
Various factors can prevent children from becoming competent feeders, including feeding aversions, sensory processing challenges, food anxiety, immature chewing patterns, tethered tissues, counterproductive feeding practices, and underlying medical issues such as reflux, food allergies/intolerances, and other gastrointestinal disorders.
Choosing the right therapy technique for an individual's unique needs is crucial for effectively addressing the underlying causes of feeding challenges and achieving successful outcomes.
SOS Approach: Sequential Oral Sensory method for assessing and treating feeding problems.
TR-EAT Model: Transdisciplinary Effective Assessment and Treatment model.
A Few Words From A Patient.
“As a provider, Katie is a clear and intentional partner alongside parents and kids. She builds homework and habits that are manageable and easy to take home. She sits on the floor and plays, endlessly patient with our chaotic kiddos. She communicates with us consistently and is great about explaining the ‘why’ to both the kids and adults. I wish I could tell every parent in the Puget Sound to just GO SEE KATIE. I cannot imagine where our two kids would be without her intervention; she has changed their lives. Whether you are just wondering about your child’s eating/speech/sleep issues or searching specifically for an SLP, Katie is a joy to work with and we recommend her wholeheartedly.”
— Gabrielle G.
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