Feeding Therapy at Professional Therapy Associates

At Professional Therapy Associates, we recognize the importance of addressing feeding and swallowing difficulties for children. Our Feeding Therapy services are designed to help children overcome challenges related to food aversions, sensory sensitivities, and dysphagia, ensuring they can enjoy meals in a safe and stress-free environment. Here are the key aspects of our comprehensive feeding therapy services:

Licensed Providers:

Our Feeding Therapy services are provided by licensed professionals, including Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Occupational Therapists (OTs). These specialists have extensive training and expertise in assessing and treating a variety of feeding and swallowing disorders, ensuring that each child receives the highest level of care.

Targeted Concerns:

Feeding therapy is designed to address a wide range of concerns, such as:

• Food Aversion: Helping children overcome resistance to trying new foods with different textures, tastes, temperatures, or consistencies.
• Sensory Sensitivities: Many children experience sensory challenges that make mealtime stressful. Our therapists work on desensitizing these sensitivities to different food types and textures.
• Dysphagia (Swallowing Disorders): For children diagnosed with dysphagia, feeding therapy focuses on teaching safe swallowing techniques once cleared for oral feeding, minimizing the risk of aspiration and improving overall swallowing function.

Concurrent Services:

We understand that many children have complex needs that require an integrated approach. That’s why we offer concurrent services, such as ABA therapy, alongside feeding therapy. This approach allows us to address multiple areas of development simultaneously, ensuring that all aspects of a child’s well-being are supported. This is especially beneficial for children with co-occurring issues such as sensory processing difficulties or developmental delays.

Holistic Benefits:

Feeding therapy not only improves a child’s ability to eat but also significantly enhances their overall health and quality of life. By addressing feeding challenges, we can help reduce nutritional deficiencies, alleviate mealtime stress, and foster a positive relationship with food. Overcoming these obstacles allows children to enjoy a more varied diet, which is essential for growth and development.

Our Feeding Therapy services aim to create a comfortable, supportive environment where children can build confidence in their ability to eat, leading to a healthier and happier mealtime experience.

For more information or to sign up for Feeding Therapy at our Brick, Robbinsville, Toms River or West Windsor locations, please contact us today at (732) 701-3711. Our Patient Care Coordinators are ready to assist you and help you get started on your child’s therapeutic journey.