Our Mealtime Management
What is Pediatric Feeding Therapy?
Feeding therapy for children is provided during an occupational or speech-language therapy session. It is appropriate for children who are struggling with the process of eating- from exposure to a variety of foods to chewing and swallowing to consuming a balanced diet. Our OTs and SLPs have expertise in feeding development, oral motor skills building, sensory motor needs, and psycho-social components. Based on a thorough evaluation and in collaboration with the child and family, a therapist at Galvin Therapy Center will develop a personalized plan to treat underlying and functional deficits.
We Can Help With:
· Biting and chewing ·Swallowing
· Postural and positional techniques
· Bottle, cup, and utensil use
· Eating a varied diet
· Sensory aversions
· Anxiety related to mealtime
· Challenging behaviors at the table
· Family dynamics during meals
How We Help:
Beckman oral motor protocol
Talk Tools
Use of oral motor tools
SOS approach to feeding
Food Chaining
Can-Eat approach
Behavior based strategies/Applied Behavior Analysis
Selecting of feeding tableware
Parent coaching and Home programs
Sensory processing and desensitization
Emotional regulation strategies
positioning and seating
Learn more about making mealtime a happy time by contacting us at (216) 514-1600 option 1
Eastside 25221 Miles Road | Suite F Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 Westside 37701 Colorado Ave. | Unit D Avon, OH 44011 Westside location - Avon Part 2 37450 Colorado Ave. | UP Avon, OH 44011