Feeding Evaluations and Therapy
Feeding therapy conducted by speech-language pathologists at Thrive Speech, Feeding, and Myofunctional Therapy addresses a wide range of feeding issues, starting from infancy through childhood. This specialized therapy is essential for infants who struggle with difficulties latching, lack of weight gain, or other feeding challenges. Our speech-language pathologists are trained to identify and treat these issues, ensuring that both infants and their parents experience a more comfortable and successful feeding journey.
Feeding therapy involves comprehensive evaluations to pinpoint the underlying causes of feeding difficulties, such as tethered oral tissue (tongue-tie) or oral motor disorders. These disorders occur when a child does not use their oral structures (tongue, palate, jaw, teeth) correctly, leading to changes in form and function that impact speech, breathing, and swallowing. Pediatric oral motor therapy utilizes targeted exercises to improve the function and structure of the face and mouth, addressing symptoms such as poor latching, eating difficulties, and lack of weight gain. By correcting issues like open mouth posture, forward tongue position, and open bite, we aim to resolve related problems, enhancing your child's overall quality of life.
At Thrive Speech, Feeding, and Myofunctional Therapy, we provide thorough feeding evaluations to determine the best treatment approach for each child. This includes gathering detailed medical history, conducting functional and structural exams, and observing behavioral patterns. Our individualized treatment plans focus on exercises that improve the efficiency of oral structures, supporting better feeding, speech, and breathing. If you suspect your child could benefit from feeding therapy, contact us for a free consultation to explore how our specialized services can help.
Call 631-319-9518 to see if your child can benefit from our feeding therapy!
Feeding therapy involves comprehensive evaluations to pinpoint the underlying causes of feeding difficulties, such as tethered oral tissue (tongue-tie) or oral motor disorders. These disorders occur when a child does not use their oral structures (tongue, palate, jaw, teeth) correctly, leading to changes in form and function that impact speech, breathing, and swallowing. Pediatric oral motor therapy utilizes targeted exercises to improve the function and structure of the face and mouth, addressing symptoms such as poor latching, eating difficulties, and lack of weight gain. By correcting issues like open mouth posture, forward tongue position, and open bite, we aim to resolve related problems, enhancing your child's overall quality of life.
At Thrive Speech, Feeding, and Myofunctional Therapy, we provide thorough feeding evaluations to determine the best treatment approach for each child. This includes gathering detailed medical history, conducting functional and structural exams, and observing behavioral patterns. Our individualized treatment plans focus on exercises that improve the efficiency of oral structures, supporting better feeding, speech, and breathing. If you suspect your child could benefit from feeding therapy, contact us for a free consultation to explore how our specialized services can help.
Call 631-319-9518 to see if your child can benefit from our feeding therapy!