Feeding Therapy For Kids

OT Feeding Consult

• 1-hour session with a specialized occupational therapist 
• Parent-led. Parents share their child’s feeding concerns
• Things to think about before the session: 
  • Safety – Any choking or gagging? 
  • What foods does your child like (preferred)? 
  • What foods does your child avoid (non – preferred)? 
  • What does a meal look like?
• In the last 20 – 15 minutes of the session, the occupational therapist will summarize findings and provide recommendations 
• Following the session, the family will receive an e-mail with a session summary highlighting important findings and recommendations mentioned in the session. 

OT Feeding Assessment Package

• 1.5-hour assessment (At Home or Video Call)
• Guided discussion by a specialized occupational therapist 
• Feeding/mealtime observation: 
  • Have at least 3 preferred foods and 3 non-preferred foods
• The family prepares a 3-day food log 
  • What information is important: When the child eats; What the child eats; How much does the child eat of each food, and; Where meals take place
• Includes an initial assessment 
• Screening reports: The OT will analyze and summarize the findings from the family interview, feeding observation, and food log. Then will make a list of recommendations
• Capacity Building: 1-hour parent meeting to discuss findings, provide a basic feeding plan, coach family on the home program. Family involvement is key to a positive mealtime experience and to find success in feeding therapy

Why work with us?

Swift Health

We are leaders in Pediatric Therapy and forerunners in implementing advanced technology in our treatment model. We help each child through an evidence-based, individualized approach. 

As of 2021, we are now offering dedicated feeding therapy services. 

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