“The risk of childhood obesity increased with increased parental concern about obesity and with increased incidence of early childhood...

Oral feeding in infants is a highly complex process involving multiple nerves and muscles working together to control the incoming liquid...

Children that have difficulty with sensory perception tend to have difficulty with eating. Mealtimes involve several sensory systems...

Feeding avoidance is when an uncomfortable situation occurs related to food. The situation can be either painful, frightening, or scary...

Reflexes: Gag Reflex: In an infant, the gag reflex is at the tip of the tongue due to the nipple needing to be at the back of our mouth...

Breastfeeding is known to be the best source of nutrition to help decrease the risk of the infant developing undesirable health...

Feeding and mealtime challenges are one of the most common characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders. Symptoms of ADHD include: difficulty...

The first feeding session should be solely focused on the child! The therapist’s primary goal in the first session is to build a positive...

Feeding therapy helps any child develop healthy and typical habits with food. Feeding therapy teaches a child the basics of “how to eat”...

Physical RED FLAGS to look out for: Ranked below the 10th percentile for growth Dark circles under the eyes Loss of skin color Dizziness...