Solid Foods

We can help you child with sensory and oral motor feeding difficulties. 

Children with sensory and oral motor feeding difficulties face unique challenges when it comes to eating and swallowing. Sensory feeding difficulties often involve sensitivities or aversions to certain textures, tastes, smells, or temperatures of food, making mealtime a stressful experience. Oral motor feeding difficulties refer to difficulties in coordinating the movements of the mouth, tongue, and jaw required for effective chewing and swallowing. These challenges can lead to limited food choices, poor weight gain, and inadequate nutrition. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play a vital role in supporting children with sensory and oral motor feeding difficulties. They conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the specific issues impacting the child's feeding skills. Based on their findings, SLPs design personalized treatment plans that may include sensory integration techniques, desensitization strategies, oral motor exercises, and mealtime modifications. Their goal is to enhance the child's ability to tolerate a variety of textures, improve oral motor skills, promote safe and efficient swallowing, and expand the child's food repertoire. By working collaboratively with families and other healthcare professionals, SLPs provide essential support and guidance to help children with sensory and oral motor feeding difficulties develop positive and successful feeding experiences.

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