Feeding Therapy

ATTENTION

Functional Foundations Speech Therapy is currently functioning as a virtual practice. We will be taking on new patients for evaluations beginning in May of 2026. Currently all feeding therapy sessions will be done virtually, but this may change in the future. Stay tuned!

If you would like to get on the waitlist for a virtual feeding therapy evaluation, or you would like to be notified if we begin to offer in-person evaluations and therapy sessions, please get in contact here. (Additionally, if you would like a recommendation for a feeding specialist who can provide you with in-person services we would be happy to assist you.)

Please know that we keep the best interests of our patients in mind. As such, not everyone is a suitable candidate for virtual therapy. This is meant to bridge the gap for those who would otherwise have limited access to these services. Virtual therapy can certainly prove helpful for a variety of individuals. (You can find some information on this at the bottom of this page.). However, there are also many benefits to in-person therapy with a skilled therapist, particularly for those with more complex medical needs. We can help you to determine what may be the best option for you.

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Feeding difficulties can be due to a variety of factors including medical complications, sensory differences, motor deficits, and/or emotional distress. Every child is different and with individualized therapy your child will receive treatment recommendations tailored to their specific needs.

Feeding therapy can be helpful if your child presents with:

picky eating/limited diet
gagging or choking during mealtime
sensory-related food aversions
food or liquid spilling out of mouth while eating and/or excessive drooling throughout the day
difficulty with breast or bottle feeding
difficulty transitioning from breast/bottle to cup drinking
oral motor delays which impact chewing and swallowing

Feeding therapy can also be helpful if you are a mother who has experienced:

painful breastfeeding
a baby who has difficulty latching (or staying latched) at the breast/bottle
low milk supply
a baby who has excessive gas or is frequently "colicky"

*The above symptoms can be indicators of oral dysfunction which would benefit from a skilled feeding evaluation.

Can feeding therapy actually be done virtually?

There are some potential challenges to providing feeding therapy virtually. As such, not everyone is a candidate for virtual feeding therapy. However, there are many gains which can be made via teletherapy. To make this form of therapy successful the emphasis is placed on teaching the caregiver how to assist their child through the therapy process. You are expected to be an active participant, not just a passive observer. Your therapist will guide you in implementing appropriate strategies, provide detailed instruction on how to perform specific techniques, and may provide you with exercises to be used at home inbetween visits.

Feeding Therapy

Feeding therapy can be helpful if your child presents with:

picky eating/limited diet

gagging or choking during mealtime

sensory-related food aversions

food or liquid spilling out of mouth while eating and/or excessive drooling throughout the day

difficulty with breast or bottle feeding

difficulty transitioning from breast/bottle to cup drinking

oral motor delays which impact chewing and swallowing

Feeding therapy can also be helpful if you are a mother who has experienced:

painful breastfeeding

a baby who has difficulty latching (or staying latched) at the breast/bottle

low milk supply

a baby who has excessive gas or is frequently "colicky"

*The above symptoms can be indicators of oral dysfunction which would benefit from a skilled feeding evaluation.

Can feeding therapy actually be done virtually?

Some benefits of virtual therapy:

- Reduction in drive time or need to find someone to watch your other children

- The child is in a familiar environment

- Your therapist has the opportunity to look at your unique home setup and tailor recommendations to your lifestyle

For more information on the benefits of virtual feeding therapy feel free to check out this blog post.

Feeding Therapy

Feeding therapy can be helpful if your child presents with:

picky eating/limited diet

gagging or choking during mealtime

sensory-related food aversions

food or liquid spilling out of mouth while eating and/or excessive drooling throughout the day

difficulty with breast or bottle feeding

difficulty transitioning from breast/bottle to cup drinking

oral motor delays which impact chewing and swallowing

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Feeding therapy can also be helpful if you are a mother who has experienced:

painful breastfeeding

a baby who has difficulty latching (or staying latched) at the breast/bottle

low milk supply

a baby who has excessive gas or is frequently "colicky"

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*The above symptoms can be indicators of oral dysfunction which would benefit from a skilled feeding evaluation.

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​Can feeding therapy actually be done virtually?

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Some benefits of virtual therapy:

- Reduction in drive time or need to find someone to watch your other children

- The child is in a familiar environment

- Your therapist has the opportunity to look at your unique home setup and tailor recommendations to your lifestyle

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For more information on the benefits of virtual feeding therapy feel free to check out this blog post.

Can feeding therapy actually be done virtually?