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Feeding Therapy and Evaluation

Feeding Therapy and Evaluation by Let's Talk Speech New Jersey - Speech Language Therapy

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Let's Talk Speech is proud to offer Feeding Therapy and Evaluation for:

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  • Pediatric Feeding Evaluation: Comprehensive assessments to identify underlying factors contributing to feeding difficulties, such as sensory sensitivities, oral motor challenges, and behavioral factors.

  • Sensory-Based Feeding Therapy: Targeted interventions to address sensory processing issues that may impact a child's willingness to try new foods, textures, and flavors.

  • Oral Motor Skill Development: Techniques to improve the strength, coordination, and movement of oral muscles, facilitating effective chewing, swallowing, and speech production.

  • Picky Eater Management: Strategies to help children expand their food preferences and overcome aversions to certain textures, colors, or tastes.

  • Texture Progression: Gradual exposure to different food textures, helping children transition from purees to solid foods and develop the ability to manage more complex textures.

  • Mealtime Routine Enhancement: Collaborative approaches with parents and caregivers to establish positive mealtime routines, encouraging a relaxed and enjoyable eating environment.

  • Transitioning to Self-Feeding: Supporting the transition from assisted feeding to independent self-feeding, improving utensil use and self-regulation during meals.

  • Food Play and Desensitization: Using playful and gradual exposure techniques to help children become more comfortable with unfamiliar foods.

  • Family-Centered Feeding Therapy: Including parents and caregivers in therapy sessions to learn and practice techniques that can be implemented at home for consistent progress.

  • Behavioral Feeding Strategies: Developing strategies to manage behaviors that may contribute to feeding challenges, such as food refusal or tantrums during mealtimes.

  • Mealtime Socialization Skills: Teaching children appropriate mealtime behaviors and social interactions to enhance their participation in group settings.

  • Individualized Meal Plans: Designing meal plans that accommodate a child's dietary needs and preferences while encouraging exposure to a variety of foods.

  • Parent Education Workshops: Offering workshops or seminars to educate parents and caregivers about feeding challenges, strategies, and techniques.

  • Teletherapy for Feeding Challenges: Providing virtual sessions to offer support and guidance for families dealing with feeding difficulties, making therapy more accessible.

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