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Is mealtime an everyday struggle in the family? Does your child Demonstrate picky eating Have a very limited realm of food choices (even down to brand of food) Show aversion or avoidance to food of a specific texture or smell or food group Have difficulty transitioning from one form of food to another Have behavioral meltdown during meals Demonstrates choking, gagging or coughing while eating Have difficulty controlling food within their mouth (chewing, tongue movements, sucking, etc.) Have poor weight gain due to picky eating Have a feeding tube
can help!
Sessions
10 week group intervention program Max 4 children per group Run by trained speech and occupational therapist Age based groups: o Up to 4 years A play-based sensory motor approach to feeding o 4 6 years To increase your childs awareness, and tolerance to o 7 Years and up various food properties like smell, color, shape, 1 hour sessions, once consistency, texture, tastes weekly Guided by goals set by parents Active parent participation in every session Teach your child to enjoy their meal Cost: Billable to insurance and Medicaid, parent responsible for co-pay and any remaining balance not covered by insurance. Private pay option available.