Feeding & Swallowing
Feeding & Swallowing Assessment
- Get detailed history of your child/adult’s medical condition, development and concerns.
- Physical examination of your child/adult’s mouth and overall body movements.
- Observe and assess your child/adult feeding on the food and drink that are normally offered at home
- Observe and assess caregivers feeding your child or the adult.
- Intervene to trial any strategies that may help with the feeding process.
Therapy and Treatments
Treatment varies depending on your child and families’ presentation. The frequency and number of sessions will depend on the severity of your child’s feeding difficulty. This will all be discussed in collaboration with the family.
During therapy sessions, caregivers or family members are encouraged to participate, as it is expected that families carry out the intervention in the home environment for best outcomes.
Fussy/Picky Eater
Fussy/Picky Eater
Picky eating can be normal, but if a child eats fewer than 20 foods or mealtimes become stressful, support is needed. Our therapists use responsive feeding and the SOS Approach to expand food variety and promote healthy growth.
Chewing Difficulties
Chewing Difficulties
Chewing difficulties occur when a child struggles to break down food properly, leading to potential choking risks or inadequate food intake. Our therapists provides targeted interventions to improve oral motor skills and ensure safe chewing.
Bottle Feeding Aversion
Bottle Feeding Aversion
Bottle aversion is when a baby refuses to drink from a bottle due to sensory preferences or negative experiences. Our specialists work with families to gradually reintroduce bottle feeding and develop positive feeding habits.
Difficulties sucking from bottle
Difficulties sucking from bottle
Some infants may have trouble sucking from a bottle due to weak oral muscles or improper positioning. Our team can assess and provide strategies to help improve sucking skills and ensure proper nourishment.
Difficulty transitioning to solids/textured food
Difficulty transitioning to solids/textured food
Children who struggle to transition to solids or textured food may have oral motor delays or sensory sensitivities. We provide personalised strategies to help ease the process and promote safe, effective feeding.
Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia)
Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia)
Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing food or liquids, which can lead to choking or aspiration. Our speech therapists evaluate and create individualised plans to improve swallowing safety and prevent complications.
Drooling Remediation
Drooling Remediation
Excessive drooling can result from oral motor difficulties or developmental delays. We offer therapeutic interventions to improve oral control and reduce drooling, promoting comfort and confidence during feeding.
Tube Weaning
Tube Weaning
Tube weaning helps children transition from tube feeding to oral feeding, providing support for those who have relied on a feeding tube. Our team uses a gradual, structured approach to build oral skills and confidence for successful eating.
Orofacial Myology/Myofunctional Therapy
Orofacial Myology/Myofunctional Therapy
