FEEDING THERAPY Mealtimes are a great time for bonding and enjoying new experiences. Unfortunately, for some children, it can be a stressful and challenging time. During feeding therapy, therapists work with children to provide them with the skills they need to make mealtime more enjoyable and nutritious. The skills taught to each child are determined based on the child's needs.
WHAT IS THE EASTERSEALS MORC FEEDING THERAPY PROGRAM? The goal of the feeding therapy is to help children develop normal, effective feeding patterns and behaviors. Feeding therapy is more than just "teaching a child to eat." Easterseals MORC therapists work closely with children and their families to determine the source of the child's difficulties and develop very specific therapies to make the entire process of eating easier and more enjoyable.
WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS SHOULD FEEDING THERAPY BE USED? If your child displays any of these behaviors, please contact us. Gets tired easily Poor appetite Refuses bites of food offered Gags during feeding Vomits during feeding Chews but does not swallow Cries during feeding
Leaves the table Losses lots of food out front of mouth Tantrums Purposeful spit Eating time is stressful for child/parent Holds food in his/her mouth
Easterseals MORC can help to make the entire process of eating easier and more enjoyable.
For more information, call
1.800.75.SEALS
www.EastersealsMORC.org