Feeding and Swallowing Therapy
The goal of Feeding Therapy at Assential Therapies is to help to provide opportunities for every child to experience the pleasures of oral feedings by being able to safely eat and enjoy a variety of foods.
We have a very unique program at Assential Therapies that is custom made to suit the needs of each individual and family. We use a team approach to treat Cie feeding difficulties and concerns. Cases are often reviewed with our staff that may include SLP, OT, DT and PT. We also work with a variety of medical professionals and specialists including pediatricians, GI specialists, ENTs, pulmonologists, cardiologist, etc.
Many parents and families have questions about their child's eating habits. Some of the childre who may benefit from an evaluation and treatment may include:
- Fussy and Picky Eaters
- Sensory-Behavioral Feeding Disorders
- Gastro-esophageal reflux
- Poor weight gain and failure to thrive
- Chewing and swallowing issues
- Neurological disorders: related to facial muscle weakness, low tone, spasticity, and cerebral pal;
- NG-tube or G-tube Feeders
- Cranio-facial anomalies such as deft-lip and palate
