Pediatric Feeding Therapy
on Maui, HI

Why Pediatric Feeding Therapy?

Does your child have difficulty nursing, chewing, or swallowing? Do they seem to avoid certain textures or have a limited diet? As parents, you want your child to get the nutrients their growing bodies need. And there is a simple way to help them do that!

At Pediatric Therapies Hawai’i, we specialize in helping children develop the skills they need to reach new heights. Our team of expert therapists will work with you and your child to build their feeding skills for a healthier body and happier mealtimes. When we work together, we can give your child the support they need to live their best life!

What Is Pediatric Feeding Therapy?

Pediatric feeding therapy is a treatment that helps children build and improve their nursing, chewing and swallowing skills. This type of therapy helps children who struggle with the physical aspect of feeding, sensory issues, and behavioral challenges related to feeding.

Our goal is to help children gain the skills they need to enjoy a variety of foods and have positive mealtime experiences with their families.

Signs Your Child Might Need Feeding Therapy

Your child might benefit from feeding therapy if they show any of the following signs:

  • Difficulty with chewing or swallowing
  • Avoidance of certain textures or types of food
  • Limited diet or picky eating
  • Frequent gagging, coughing, or choking during meals
  • Poor weight gain or growth
  • Unusually slow feeding 
  • Refusal to eat certain foods or entire food groups
  • Trouble transitioning from bottle to solid foods
  • Vomiting or regurgitation during meals

Conditions that Feeding Therapy Can Address

Pediatric feeding therapy can help children who have a variety of medical conditions, including:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Down syndrome
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
  • Cleft lip or palate

What Can Your Child Learn in Feeding Therapy?

Feeding therapy can help your child gain a ton of essential feeding skills, including:

  • Improved chewing and swallowing
  • Better tolerance of different textures and tastes
  • Increased variety in diet
  • Positive mealtime behaviors
  • Effective self-feeding techniques
  • Strategies for safe eating and drinking
  • Overcoming aversions to certain foods

Our Approach to Pediatric Feeding Therapy

At Pediatric Therapies Hawai’i, we believe that children learn best when they are engaged and having fun. That’s why our therapists use a child-led, play-based approach to feeding therapy. We also value parent education to ensure you have the tools and knowledge to support your child at home.

Through proven therapy techniques and treatment matched to each child’s unique needs and interests, we support our keiki to reach new heights.

Reach Out to Get Started with Pediatric Feeding Therapy Today

If you’re worried about your child’s feeding or nutritional intake, we are here for you! Reach out to our team at Pediatric Therapies Hawai’i to schedule an evaluation today. We are committed to helping your child live their best life.

Call us at (808) 446-2032 or fill out the contact form below to get started. Mahalo