Feeding & Speech Therapy
What is Feeding & Speech Therapy?
Feeding and Speech Therapy focuses on assessing and treating challenges related to oral motor function, feeding, swallowing, and communication skills. Through evidence-based techniques, therapy helps individuals achieve safe, efficient eating and clear, effective speech for improved daily function and quality of life.
Who Can Benefit from Feeding & Speech Therapy?
Therapy is beneficial for individuals experiencing:
Feeding Therapy
✅ Breastfeeding & Bottle-Feeding Challenges (Latching, Tongue-Tie, Lip-Tie)
✅ Transitioning to Solids & Picky Eating
✅ Chewing & Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia)
✅ Gagging, Choking, & Coughing While Eating
✅ Oral Motor Delays Affecting Feeding & Speech
✅ Sensory-Based Feeding Difficulties (Texture Aversions, Food Refusals)
✅ Reflux, GI Issues, & Feeding-Related Discomfort
Speech Therapy
✅ Speech Delays & Articulation Difficulties
✅ Tongue-Tie & Oral Motor-Based Speech Challenges
✅ Apraxia of Speech & Phonological Disorders
✅ Stuttering & Fluency Issues
✅ Voice & Resonance Disorders
✅ Social Communication & Language Development Delays
✅ Adult Speech & Swallowing Disorders (Post-Stroke, Parkinson’s, etc.)
How Does Therapy Work?
Therapy is a structured, individualized program that includes:
🔹 Comprehensive Evaluation – Identifying the root cause of feeding or speech concerns.
🔹 Personalized Treatment Plans – Targeted exercises and strategies tailored to each client’s needs.
🔹 Oral Motor & Sensory Integration Techniques – Strengthening oral structures for improved function.
🔹 Parent & Caregiver Education – Empowering families with strategies for home practice.
🔹 Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Working alongside pediatricians, ENTs, lactation consultants, dentists, and other specialists for a holistic approach.
Why is Early Intervention Important?
✔ Promotes Proper Growth & Development
✔ Reduces Feeding Struggles & Mealtime Stress
✔ Improves Speech Clarity & Communication Confidence
✔ Supports Social Skills & Academic Readiness
✔ Enhances Overall Quality of Life & Well-Being