⬤ Feeding Therapy
Making mealtimes easier
Mealtimes should be a time of connection, not stress. At Michiana Speech Therapy, we support children who struggle with eating, textures, or swallowing by creating a safe and encouraging environment. Through personalized strategies, we help families build positive mealtime routines.
What is feeding therapy?
Feeding therapy helps children who struggle with eating, textures, or swallowing. It creates a positive, supportive environment where kids can safely explore foods, improve oral skills, and enjoy mealtimes.
Signs your child may benefit
Trouble transitioning from liquids to solid foods
Very limited food choices or “picky eating”
Strong reactions to certain textures or tastes
Difficulty chewing or frequent coughing during meals
Stressful behaviors at the table, like refusal or tantrums
Common challenges we support
Texture aversions and sensory sensitivities
Oral motor weakness affecting chewing and swallowing
Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)
Anxiety or resistance around mealtime
Limited, unbalanced food repertoire
Goals of therapy / How we support
We work with families to expand food preferences, build oral coordination, and create calmer mealtime routines. Therapy focuses on safe swallowing, reduced stress, and enjoyable eating experiences for the whole family.
Why it matters
Feeding challenges affect more than nutrition — they impact growth, development, and family life. With the right support, mealtimes can become a positive part of the day again.
⬤ Contact
Take the first step
Discuss your concerns in a free phone call and learn how therapy could support your child.