Pediatric Feeding Therapy
Located in Mooresville, NC
Does your child have trouble with feeding such as swallowing, opening up to different, or picky eating? Pediatric feeding therapy can help! We provide top-tier therapy services designed to support and empower children of all ages. Give us a call today to schedule an evaluation with our friendly team.
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What is Pediatric Feeding Therapy?
Pediatric Feeding Therapy's primary focus is to develop the physical skills children need to chew and swallow food without struggling. It can also help children who are picky eaters due to sensory sensitivities learn to accept a wider range of food textures and tastes. We’ll work with your child to support their development so they can thrive at home, in school, and beyond!
Signs Your Child May Need Feeding Therapy
If your child has difficulty with the following items, they may benefit from Feeding Therapy Services:
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Difficulty chewing or swallowing food
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Trouble latching to the breast or bottle
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Trouble sucking or swallowing when nursing
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Picky eating or limited food preferences
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Gagging, choking, or coughing during meals
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Slow eating or refusing to eat
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Difficulty transitioning from purees to solid foods
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Sensitivity to food textures, tastes, or temperatures
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Poor weight gain or growth
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Holding food in cheeks (“pocketing” food)
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Recurrent respiratory infections or congestion
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Vomiting or frequent spit-ups during or after meals
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Trouble with self-feeding skills, such as using utensils or drinking from a cup
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Refuses foods they used to eat
Benefits of Pediatric Feeding Therapy
Improved oral motor skills
Training on proper swallowing and chewing without struggle
Expanded food preferences
With different textures, tastes, and smells for improved nutrition
Improved growth and development
By integrating health and nutrition needed for the body to grow strong and healthy
Improved self-care skills
Improved grasp, strength, and independence with eating and drinking
Decreased anxiety surrounding mealtimes
Reducing stress and anxiety surrounding food-related demands
Improved confidence
Improvement of overall wellbeing from achieving therapy goals!
Our Process and Approach
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At Maybee Therapy, we believe in a holistic, client-centered approach with individualized treatment plans for Feeding Therapy services. Our therapists conduct thorough assessments to understand each child’s strengths, limitations, and interests.
We collaborate with caregivers and each other to create a truly personalized treatment plan that meets your child’s needs. Our goals are to make therapy a positive experience, to help your child achieve meaningful progress, and to supporrt families to the fullest extent!