Feeding Therapy

Feeding Therapy

Proper nourishment is fundamental to a child’s development. Our feeding therapy services include support for picky eaters and problem feeders. Feeding therapy provides an opportunity to develop skills and learn through play, which makes mealtimes less stressful for the whole family.

Our therapists address unique mealtime struggles like:
  • Food Textures
  • Trying New Foods
  • Integrating Food Groups
  • Oral Motor Skills Related to Eating
  • Sensory Regulation During Mealtime
Specific treatment approaches implemented in a feeding therapy session may include:
  • Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach
  • Play-Based Individual and Group Therapy
  • Beckman Oral Motor Assessments and Protocols
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 Aquatic Therapy

Benefits of Aquatic Therapy include:

  • Appropriate for all ages
  • Improves balance and coordination, fine and gross motor skills, flexibility, and confidence
  • Increases endurance and strength
  • Provides a multi-sensory experience and a fun environment to work on challenging skills
  • Opportunity to address activities of daily living in natural environment

 Interactive Metronome (IM)

IM is an evidence-based assessment and training tool used to improve timing, rhythm, and synchronization.

Timing in the brain is critical for attention, processing speed, speech/language, academic skills, and coordination.

IM employs game-like features that engage and challenge children to match a rhythmic beat with repetitive motor movements. As the child works to improve their game scores, their brain and body learn to work better together.

For assistance or more information on Heartspring's Pediatric Therapies, please call 316-634-8710.