Infant Feeding Therapy

Infants or having difficulty with the following may benefit from our services:

  • Persistent Feeding Difficulties

  • Oral-Sensory Challenges

  • Oral-Motor Challenges

  • Refusals/Restricted Feeding Meltdowns

  • Suspected issues related to Tongue, Lip, and Buccal Ties

  • Positioning and Latch during breastfeeding

  • Paced Bottle Feeding

  • Introducing Complimentary Foods


Your child will receive a comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation to assess:

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  • Birth, Health, Medical and Rehab History

  • Functional Assessment of Motor Skills

  • Assessment of Sensory Processing

  • Functional Mealtime Assessment or Breastfeeding Assessment

  • Assessment of Oral - Motor Skills and Oral - Sensory Awareness

  • Assessment of Oral Structures



What is targeted from treatment?

  • Core Strength and Postural Control

  • Body Awareness

  • Oral Preparatory Activities

  • Functional Approaches to Feeding

  • Ongoing Assessment

  • Parent Collaboration and Education