Pediatric feeding Therapy
Support for Children with Feeding Challenges — and for Families at Mealtime
If mealtimes feel stressful or limited, feeding therapy can help.
We support infants, toddlers, and children who struggle with eating, chewing, swallowing, or expanding food variety.
Serving families across Orange County.
Request a Feeding Therapy Evaluation:
Is Feeding Therapy Right for My Child?
Feeding therapy may help if your child:
Eats a very limited range of foods
Refuses certain textures or food groups
Gags, coughs, or vomits during meals
Has difficulty chewing or swallowing
Struggles with transitioning to solids
Takes an unusually long time to eat
Experiences frequent mealtime stress
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
What Is Pediatric Feeding Therapy?
Pediatric feeding therapy helps children build the skills needed to eat safely, comfortably, and successfully.
Therapy may address:
Oral motor skills (chewing, swallowing)
Sensory sensitivities
Mealtime routines and behaviors
Transitions to new foods and textures
Our approach is individualized, supportive, and family-centered.
What Feeding Therapy Looks Like
Feeding therapy sessions are guided by your child’s needs and may include:
Building oral motor strength and coordination
Gradual exposure to new foods
Sensory-based strategies
Support for safe chewing and swallowing
Parent coaching for carryover at home
Parents are an important part of the process.
Who Provides Feeding Therapy?
Feeding therapy may be provided by occupational therapists or speech-language pathologists, depending on your child’s needs.
Our team collaborates across disciplines to provide coordinated care.
Why Early Support Matters
Early evaluation can help:
Reduce stress around meals
Support healthy growth and nutrition
Build positive feeding experiences
Prevent longer-term feeding difficulties
Early guidance can make a meaningful difference.
Getting Started
A feeding therapy evaluation can help determine whether support is recommended and what next steps may look like.