Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing Therapy

At Advanced Therapy Solutions, we provide comprehensive feeding and swallowing evaluation and treatment for children of all ages—from infancy through adolescence. Feeding challenges can affect nutrition, growth, development, family routines, and a child’s overall well-being. Our speech-language pathologists work closely with families to identify the cause of feeding or swallowing difficulties and develop individualized treatment plans to support safe, successful eating.

We understand that feeding concerns can feel stressful and overwhelming for families, and we are committed to providing compassionate, family-centered care every step of the way.

We evaluate and treat a variety of feeding and swallowing concerns, including:

-Difficulty breastfeeding or bottle feeding
-Poor latch or inefficient feeding
-Long or stressful feeding times
-Difficulty transitioning to solids
-Food refusal or picky eating related to feeding skills
-Gagging, coughing, or choking during meals
-Difficulty chewing or managing textures
-Limited food variety
-Oral motor delays affecting feeding skills
-Swallowing difficulties (pediatric dysphagia)
-Difficulty gaining weight related to feeding concerns

Our infant feeding services support babies experiencing challenges with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or early feeding development.

We evaluate:

-Latch and feeding efficiency
-Sucking and swallowing coordination
-Oral motor skills for feeding
-Milk transfer and feeding endurance
-Bottle acceptance concerns
-Feeding difficulties related to prematurity, medical diagnoses, or oral restrictions

Treatment may include caregiver coaching, positioning strategies, bottle or nipple recommendations, pacing techniques, oral motor support, and individualized feeding plans designed to help infants feed more comfortably and effectively.

We work closely with families to support a positive feeding experience while helping infants grow and thrive.

Feeding therapy supports children who struggle with eating, drinking, chewing, or advancing through age-appropriate foods and textures.

Treatment may focus on:

-Improving oral motor skills for feeding
-Developing chewing and drinking skills
-Transitioning to new textures or foods
-Building safe swallowing skills
-Increasing food variety and acceptance
-Reducing stress during mealtimes
-Caregiver education and home strategies

Therapy is individualized to each child’s medical history, developmental needs, and family goals.

Some children experience swallowing difficulties that may impact safety during eating and drinking. 

Signs of swallowing concerns may include:

-Coughing or choking during meals
-Frequent congestion during or after eating
-Wet or gurgly breathing or vocal quality
-Difficulty managing liquids or solids
-Frequent respiratory illness or pneumonia
-Feeding fatigue or prolonged meals
-Difficulty gaining weight

Our therapists assess swallowing function and provide evidence-based treatment plans to improve swallowing safety and efficiency.

Advanced Therapy Solutions offers AmpCare Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) as part of treatment for pediatric dysphagia when clinically appropriate.

AmpCare NMES uses targeted electrical stimulation to activate swallowing muscles while participating in therapeutic swallowing exercises. This treatment may help improve strength, coordination, and swallowing function in children with dysphagia.

AmpCare NMES is always used as part of a comprehensive therapy program and is tailored to each child’s individual needs and diagnosis.

During an evaluation, our speech-language pathologist will assess your child’s feeding and swallowing skills, medical history, oral motor abilities, and mealtime challenges. Together, we will create an individualized plan to help your child feed more safely, comfortably, and successfully.

Family involvement is an important part of therapy, and we provide education, coaching, and practical strategies to support progress at home.

Our goal is to help children eat and drink safely, improve feeding skills, support nutrition and growth, and create more positive mealtime experiences for the whole family.

Contact Advanced Therapy Solutions to learn more or schedule a pediatric feeding and swallowing evaluation.