Pediatric Feeding Therapy in Buford, GA
Why Pediatric Feeding Therapy?
Eating is an important part of physical and social development, but for some children, feeding challenges make mealtimes stressful. At TLC Therapy Services, we offer pediatric feeding therapy that’s fun and effective to help your child get the nutrients their growing body needs.
Our dedicated team can help your child build the skills they need for safe and enjoyable mealtimes.
What Is Feeding Therapy?
Feeding therapy is a treatment that helps children build the skills they need to eat a variety of foods comfortably. Feeding challenges can include difficulties with chewing, swallowing, or accepting different food textures and types.
We can address both the physical and sensory aspects of eating and drinking. Our experts can give your child the tools they need to enjoy a variety of nutritious foods safely and comfortably.
And with our lead therapist and owner also being a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), we bring valuable nutrition knowledge to the feeding therapy process. This expertise helps us support your child’s progress by understanding how proper nutrition complements their therapy and overall well-being.
Signs That Your Child Might Benefit From Feeding Therapy
Your child may benefit from feeding therapy if they experience any of the following challenges with eating or drinking:
- Refusing certain textures, colors, or types of food
- Limited food variety or difficulty trying new foods
- Gagging, coughing, or choking while eating
- Struggles with chewing or swallowing
- Frequent mealtime tantrums or anxiety around eating
- Poor weight gain or nutritional intake
- Difficulty transitioning from bottle to cup or from liquids to solids
- Challenges with self-feeding or using utensils
- Extended mealtimes (longer than 30 minutes)
What to Expect During Your Child's First Feeding Therapy Appointment
Your child’s first feeding therapy appointment will be a one-hour evaluation with our skilled therapist. During this session, we’ll discuss your child’s feeding challenges, observe their eating habits, and assess their sensory preferences and oral motor skills.
At the end of the evaluation, we’ll go over our findings with you and provide a treatment plan to address your child’s specific feeding needs. You’ll leave with a better understanding of your child’s feeding challenges and how therapy will support their progress.
What Your Child Can Learn in Feeding Therapy
Feeding therapy with our experts at TLC Therapy Services can help your child build essential skills, including:
- Better chewing and swallowing techniques
- More willingness to transition from liquids to solids
- Increased ability to try and enjoy a variety of foods
- Reduced anxiety or stress during mealtimes
- Improved self-confidence and independence with eating
Why Choose TLC Therapy Services for Your Child's Feeding Therapy?
At TLC Therapy Services, we understand that mealtime challenges impact the whole family. Our mission is to provide the “tender loving care” (TLC) that helps children reach their highest potential.
We work closely with families to ensure that progress continues at home because we want your family to enjoy mealtimes together. Choose us for compassionate, child-centered feeding therapy that helps children build a healthy relationship with food.
Reach Out Today to Get Started with Feeding Therapy
Don’t let feeding struggles affect your child’s nutritional intake or overall wellbeing. Our team at TLC Therapy Services is here to provide the tools and support to help your child thrive.
Call (770) 696-6649, or fill out the form below to schedule a feeding evaluation with our experts today.