My child struggles at mealtime. Can we help?

Your child may benefit from feeding services if he/she:

• Is exhibiting poor weight gain
• Is drinking from a baby bottle after 15-18 months
• Is dependent upon a sippie cup after age 2
• Is dependent on non-oral feedings
• Has a medical history of reflux, aspiration pneumonia, chronic chest congestion, chronic constipation or diarrhea, or food allergies
• Coughs, chokes or gags while eating
• Is not eating foods typically eaten by kids their age
• Is having difficulty transitioning to different food textures
• Is tiring during the meal and working hard to eat
• Is having difficulty with chewing, pocketing and/or stuffing food in the mouth
• Is a picky eater with a limited variety of food choices
• Is stuck on specific food tastes, temperature, color or brands or is insisting that food be presented in a certain manner
• Is sensitive to the smell of food and/or having difficulty tolerating sounds while eating or in noisy feeding environments
• Is having difficulty self-feeding, toothbrushing and/or face washing
• Is experiencing power struggles or conflicts with parents/care providers at mealtimes

We Can Help

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