Pediatric Feeding Therapy
in Charlotte & Huntersville, NC
Does your child have difficulty with chewing, self-feeding, swallowing, or eating a variety of healthy foods? Pediatric feeding therapy can help! We provide high-quality therapy services designed to support and empower children of all ages. Give us a call today to schedule an evaluation with our amazing team.
What Is Pediatric Feeding Therapy?
Pediatric Feeding Therapy helps children develop the physical skills they 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. Our knowledgeable therapists use engaging, play-based and proven treatments to make therapy both fun and effective. We’ll work with your child to support their development so they can play, explore, and achieve their goals!
Signs Your Child May Need Feeding Therapy
If your child has trouble with eating, drinking, or mealtime behaviors, they could benefit from pediatric feeding therapy. Some common signs to watch out for include:
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing food
- Trouble latching to the breast or bottle
- Trouble sucking or swallowing when nursing
- Picky eating or limited food preferences
- Gagging, choking, or coughing during meals
- Slow eating or refusing to eat
- Difficulty transitioning from purees to solid foods
- Sensitivity to food textures, tastes, or temperatures
- Poor weight gain or growth
- Holding food in cheeks (“pocketing” food)
- Recurrent respiratory infections or congestion
- Vomiting or frequent spit-ups during or after meals
- Trouble with self-feeding skills, such as using utensils or drinking from a cup
- Refuses foods they used to eat
Our Approach at Little Wonders Pediatric Therapy
At Little Wonders Pediatric Therapy, we believe in a holistic and individualized approach to feeding therapy. Our therapists conduct thorough assessments to understand each child’s strengths, limitations, and interests.
We collaborate with parents 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 safely enjoy a variety of nutritious foods, and to show your family that wonders can happen!
Free Developmental Assessment!
Is your child hitting the expected developmental milestones? Find out now.
Benefits of Pediatric Feeding Therapy
Pediatric feeding therapy can help your child achieve many skills that can improve their overall health and happiness, including:
Improved oral motor skills
So that your child can safely chew and swallow food without struggling.
Expanded food preferences
For a more varied diet of nutritious and delicious foods.
Reduced mealtime stress
For your child and your family by reducing anxiety or fear about eating or drinking.
Improved growth and development
By helping your child learn the skills they need to get the nutrients their growing body needs.
Better self-feeding skills
For independent eating and drinking.
Higher self-esteem
And overall wellbeing from achieving therapy goals with your support!
Schedule an Evaluation Today!
Little Wonders Pediatric Therapy is here to help your child achieve their fullest potential. Give us a call at (704) 752-1616 today to schedule an evaluation. Or, if you have any questions, our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to help.
