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Munroe-Meyer Institute

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  We help families with children who have disabilities navigate resources available across childhood to early adulthood.
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  We work in basic, applied, translational and evaluative research in every one of our programs and disciplines.
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  Assisting MMI faculty in their research efforts are numerous post-doctoral fellows, doctoral interns, graduate and undergraduate students from across the nation.
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Feeding and Swallowing

A woman helping a young child with a snack at a kitchen island

Did you know that occupational therapists can help with self-feeding challenges?

Feeding and mealtime challenges can be especially frustrating to caregivers of infants and young children with a complex medical history that affects their sensorimotor development.

Postural, oral-motor and sensory issues can contribute to the everyday frustrations involved with feeding and eating. MMI occupational therapists can help you understand the symptoms your child is experiencing and explain the treatments available. Our therapeutic priority is to facilitate a positive mealtime experience for caregivers and the child by improving oral feeding skills and acceptance.

Our occupational therapists also support children and young adults whose arm/hand and oral motor coordination challenges limit their ability to eat and drink independently. Prior to establishing a treatment plan, we evaluate each client’s ability to manage and swallow food and liquid safely in collaboration with caregivers in order to increase participation in self-feeding.

A young boy with a messing face sitting at a table after eating a snack

Feeding Assessment and Evaluation

There are so many different types of feeding problems. Because of this, assessment and treatment programs at MMI are specific to your child. We offer a variety of services delivered through multiple providers to address the many different needs of children with feeding and swallowing difficulties.

Before Your Evaluation

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In advance of your evaluation, please complete a Three-Day Food Diary to help our providers understand the full complexity of you or your child’s challenges.

Bring this completed form to your appointment.

Complete a Three Day Food Diary Form

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Learn the different ways you can make an appointment at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.