Assessment and Treatment
Pediatric Feeding Disorders Explained
A pediatric feeding disorder is when a child displays one or more of these behaviors.
- Does not eat or drink enough to gain weight and grow.
- Does not eat or drink enough different foods or drinks to get the right nutrition.
- Does not or cannot eat like children their same age or developmental level.
- Takes a long time to eat or has problem behavior at mealtimes.
- Has eating patterns or mealtime behavior that causes stress for the family.
Assessment Process
Parents and caregivers often ask how their child will be assessed. Assessment focuses on understanding the factors contributing to the child’s feeding problems, including:
- Medical history.
- Current diagnoses.
- Oral-motor skills.
- Nutrition.
- Learning history and anxiety.
Information learned from the assessment is used in an individualized treatment program to improve eating.
Our program is highly successful. We work with you to set initial goals and we meet 90 percent of those goals. We keep working with you until all of your goals are met.
The treatment methods used in our program are:
- Scientifically supported.
- Individualized.
- Data-based.
Treatment for pediatric feeding disorders focuses on:
- Teaching your child to eat a variety of healthy foods.
- Promoting appropriate weight gain and growth.
- Helping your child learn the skills needed to eat like other children their age.
- Training caregivers to use the treatments at home.
Individualized Programs
Evaluation Clinic
Determines whether your child is appropriate for one of our programs.
Day Treatment
Provides intensive services for children with severe feeding disorders.
Outpatient Programs
Provides less intensive services for children with feeding disorders and delivers follow-up care for the Day Treatment Program.
Screening Form
Before scheduling an evaluation, we first require that a screening form be completed and sent to us. We use the information provided in the form and other documents requested to develop an individualized plan for your child. Filling out this form is the first step to scheduling an appointment.