We can help your child to decrease or eliminate the need for the tube and proceed to natural intake and start eating on her own.
Decreased muscle tone or coordination of the muscles of the mouth can make eating difficult and can prevent a child from eating certain textures.
We can help when aversion goes beyond normal choosiness and into an area where parents find they need to call for additional support. We work to troubleshoot the possible medical reason for a child's discomfort during meals
Weak suck? Problems generating or maintaining suction? Difficulty drinking due to poor lip seal on an open cup or straw? We can help.
Chocking during meals or having to thicken foods for safer swallowing? We can help make eating safe for your child.
Not every baby has a strong enough latch or the strength to nurse effectively. Our therapists have the experience and can help you with a better feeding experience.
We can help with therapeutic alternatives to a frenectomy or tongue tie or to provide post-procedure therapy. If you have questions or would like another opinion, we have a unique perspective.