Feeding
Feeding Therapy in Houston
Helping Children Thrive at Mealtimes
Mealtimes should be a time of nourishment and connection. But if your child struggles with food, chews or swallows safely, or avoids entire food groups, every meal can feel like a fight. You’re not alone, and with the right support, things can change.
Your Partners in Pediatric Feeding Success
Therapy For Life is dedicated to helping children overcome feeding challenges and develop positive relationships with food. Our compassionate, multi-disciplinary team understands the complex factors that can make eating difficult. We take the time to understand your child’s unique needs and work with you to create a personalized plan for progress.
Beyond Picky Eating: Multi-Disciplinary Team
While all kids go through phases, feeding time can raise deeper concerns for parents. Our approach works on the skills children need to eat safely and comfortably. As a multi-disciplinary feeding team, we offer:
- Speech-Language Pathologists: Assess oral-motor skills (like chewing and swallowing) and address related speech issues.
- Occupational Therapists: Identify sensory sensitivities and help children develop positive associations with mealtimes.
- Other Specialists (as needed): Collaborate with parents and other therapists for comprehensive care.
Signs Your Child Might Benefit from Feeding Therapy (Ages 12+ months)
- Extremely limited food preferences and intense food aversions
- Difficulty transitioning to age-appropriate textures and solid foods
- Frequent gagging, coughing, or choking during meals
- Negative behaviors at mealtimes lead to stress and anxiety for the whole family
- Unexplained weight loss or poor growth related to eating difficulties
The Power of Collaborative Care
A multi-disciplinary approach ensures we’re not just treating symptoms but also addressing the underlying reasons your child struggles with eating. This leads to lasting change, including:
- Expanded diet for better nutrition and overall health
- Improved oral-motor skills for safer, more efficient eating
- Reduced fear and anxiety around food and mealtimes
- Positive food experiences that can boost your child’s confidence
- Practical strategies and support for parents to continue progress at home
Schedule a Consultation
Let’s Change Mealtimes for the Better
We can create a path toward happier, healthier eating experiences for your whole family. Please provide your contact information and describe your main concerns. We’ll schedule an initial evaluation with our team of therapists and answer any questions.
We can only accept private insurance now and do not accept Medicaid.
Other Pediatric Therapy Services
ABA Therapy | Speech Therapy | Occupational Therapy
