Munroe-Meyer Institute
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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Day Treatment Program

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We offer children with pediatric feeding disorder comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessment and treatment.

  • Our Day Treatment Program is an intensive, all-day model of care.
  • It includes five meals per day, five days per week (Monday through Friday), and typically runs for eight weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Your child might play, nap or do schoolwork in between meals. We offer private nap/break rooms for our patients, and we have a larger lounge within our feeding clinic space that patients and caregivers can use to relax, play or connect with other families in the program.
  • Additionally, you are welcome to use MMI’s wonderful indoor playground.
  • There are also a variety of shops and restaurants within walking distance in the Aksarben area to explore during longer breaks.

All patients in the Day Treatment Program are treated by a team that includes a gastroenterologist, registered dietitian, speech-language pathologist, psychologist, behavior analyst, and behavior technicians.

In the beginning of the Day Treatment Program, the treatment team works directly with each child to figure out what works best for them, and parents are welcome to observe, give input, and ask questions.

After the team figures out what works best, parents join us in the treatment room and start feeding their child.

  • Children get a good jump start from this program and the intensive, interdisciplinary approach provided in the Day Treatment Program is usually the optimal place to begin. The solid foundation built here allows children to continue to make excellent progress during outpatient follow-up appointments.
  • This program allows for consistent practice of new oral-motor skills and feeding behaviors as well as close monitoring of nutrition and medical issues.
  • Yes! We can help coordinate lodging with the Ronald McDonald House here in Omaha for families enrolled in the Day Treatment Program.
  • We can also provide a list of extended stay hotels.
  • The Day Treatment Program runs Monday-Friday, and children have five meals per day in the program.
  • Given this intensive schedule, children are not able to attend school in the classroom during this time. However, there are opportunities for virtual learning and/or homebound instruction services through your child’s school.
  • Learn more about virtual/homebound instruction.
  • Our clinic coordinator is happy to work with you and your insurance company regarding insurance coverage for the Day Treatment Program.
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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 treatment plan for your child. Filling out this form is the first step to scheduling an appointment.

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MMI Department of Pediatric Feeding Disorders

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Make an Appointment

Filling out the screening form is the first step to scheduling an appointment. Once we receive the completed screening form, we will contact you to schedule an evaluation appointment for your child.