Feeding Therapy

Nurturing Healthy Eating Habits

Is your child struggling with picky eating, difficulty swallowing, or other feeding challenges? At OroGlow, we know that mealtime can be a source of stress for both children and their families. Our feeding therapy services offer a gentle, individualized approach to help your child build positive and functional eating habits—one bite at a time.

What Is Feeding Therapy?

Feeding therapy is a specialized form of therapy that supports children with feeding and swallowing difficulties—but it’s so much more than “getting kids to eat.”

We address the sensory, motor, and behavioral foundations of eating while fostering a safe, supportive mealtime environment. Whether your child avoids certain textures or struggles with chewing and swallowing, our goal is to promote safe, efficient, and joyful eating.

Who Can Benefit?

Feeding therapy may be right for your child if they experience:

  • Picky Eating / Food Selectivity – Limited variety, refusal of new foods, or rigid food preferences

  • Oral Motor Disorders – Trouble with chewing, tongue movement, or swallowing

  • Sensory Difficulties – Strong reactions to food textures, temperatures, or smells

  • Swallowing Trouble (Dysphagia) – Coughing, gagging, or choking during meals

  • Food Refusal – Consistent mealtime battles or refusal to eat

  • GI Concerns – Reflux, constipation, or discomfort affecting appetite

  • Prematurity – Delays in oral feeding development

  • Developmental Delays or Disabilities – Feeding challenges related to overall developmental needs

  • Tube Feeding Transition – Support transitioning from tube to oral feeding

  • History of Aspiration or Pneumonia – Strategies for safe swallowing

Our Feeding Therapy Approach

Each child is unique—and so is their plan. Our services include:

  • Comprehensive Evaluation – A detailed look at oral motor skills, sensory responses, behaviors, and medical history

  • Individualized Treatment Plan – Therapy goals customized to your child’s needs and family lifestyle

  • Sensory-Based Techniques – Supporting tolerance and acceptance through gentle sensory integration

  • Oral Motor Exercises – Strengthening the muscles used for chewing and swallowing

  • Behavioral Strategies – Encouraging positive mealtime behaviors through evidence-based reinforcement

  • Parent Education & Support – Tools, coaching, and strategies to bring progress home

  • Mealtime Modifications – Guidance on food textures, meal pacing, and positioning for comfort and safety

  • Collaborative Care – Communication with pediatricians, GIs, and other providers for fully integrated support

Let’s Take the Stress Out of Mealtime

Whether you're navigating early feeding milestones or long-standing challenges, we’re here to help your child build confidence and comfort around food.