Pediatric Feeding Therapy- Transforming Mealtime Challenges
What Is Feeding Therapy and When Might a Child Need It?
Feeding therapy supports children who have difficulty eating, drinking, or accepting a variety of foods due to oral-motor delays, sensory issues, or medical conditions. You may notice your child refusing certain textures, gagging during meals, eating very slowly, or having trouble transitioning to solid foods. While these challenges can affect growth, mealtime routines, and family stress, they are highly treatable with the right support and guidance.
What Can Feeding Therapy Help With?
Whether your child is a picky eater, struggles with chewing, or avoids entire food groups, our feeding therapy is tailored to support their individual needs.
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing (Oral-motor delays)
- Limited food variety or strong food aversions (Picky eating)
- Gagging or choking during meals (Feeding safety concerns)
- Breastfeeding or bottle-feeding challenges (Infant feeding issues)
- Delayed transition to solids or textured foods
- Feeding difficulties related to sensory sensitivities or medical history
How do I know if my child needs help?
Feeding challenges affect up to 45 percent of children and can influence growth, nutrition, and mealtime routines. Early support can improve long-term feeding results and lessen stress for both kids and families. Here are some signs your child might need feeding therapy:
- Consistently eats fewer than 20 different foods
- Avoids entire textures or food groups
- Gags, vomits, or becomes upset when trying new foods
- Mealtimes regularly last more than 30 minutes
- Shows poor weight gain or ongoing weight loss
- Needs special tools or positioning to eat safely
How Does Therapy Work at Texas Speech and Feeding
Our Process
A Comprehensive Evaluation
- Oral motor and swallowing assessment
- Sensory processing and mealtime behavior review
- Family interview and routine evaluation
- Personalized feeding treatment plan development
Family Empowerment Program
- Parent coaching during and between sessions
- Positive mealtime routines and behavior strategies
- Nutrition education and meal planning tips
- Support for siblings and family dynamic
Ongoing Progress Monitoring
- Play-based exposure using SOS and food chaining
- Oral motor strengthening and coordination support
- Texture progression and sensory desensitization
- Regular progress reviews and next-step planning
Most Insurance Plans Accepted
Not sure what your insurance covers? We’ll help you figure it out or go over private pay if that’s a better option fit.
What are Parents saying about us?
With our award-winning therapy, we have helped many children reach their full potential. See what their parents have to say
We have had such a great experience and would always recommend to anyone needing speech therapy.
We have had such a great experience and would always recommend to anyone needing speech therapy.
My twins have been coming to Speech & Feeding of Frisco for 3 weeks now. They’re being seen for feeding therapy and in just three weeks i’m already seeing an improvement with them! Jessica & Amie have been so amazing from the very first time I reached out to try to get an appointment for my boys. I was very nervous for this whole process but the way that they have genuinely cared for the boys since our first appointment has been so appreciated. The tips and new tools we have learned from them have helped improve my son’s eating in the 3 appointments we’ve had with them. We receive follow up texts after every appointment with all the things discussed so I know what to work on until the next time the boys are seen which is so helpful! I know we still have a long way to go but I can honestly say with the help we are getting from Speech & Feeding of Frisco my boys will be eating everything!! I cannot recommend them enough!!
My twins have been coming to Speech & Feeding of Frisco for 3 weeks now. They’re being seen for feeding therapy and in just three weeks i’m already seeing an improvement with them! Jessica & Amie have been so amazing from the very first time I reached out to try to get an appointment for my boys. I was very nervous for this whole process but the way that they have genuinely cared for the boys since our first appointment has been so appreciated. The tips and new tools we have learned from them have helped improve my son’s eating in the 3 appointments we’ve had with them. We receive follow up texts after every appointment with all the things discussed so I know what to work on until the next time the boys are seen which is so helpful! I know we still have a long way to go but I can honestly say with the help we are getting from Speech & Feeding of Frisco my boys will be eating everything!! I cannot recommend them enough!!
My son and I have been working with Amy for a few months so far in food therapy and I’ve marveled at the progress he’s made. I’ve been searching for the right way to help him, and Amy has truly given him the confidence to try new foods and feel good about it. He genuinely loves coming here, and it’s been such a positive experience for both of us. I’m so grateful for the support and care she’s shown!
My son and I have been working with Amy for a few months so far in food therapy and I’ve marveled at the progress he’s made. I’ve been searching for the right way to help him, and Amy has truly given him the confidence to try new foods and feel good about it. He genuinely loves coming here, and it’s been such a positive experience for both of us. I’m so grateful for the support and care she’s shown!
My son receives therapy here and Amie, our therapist is very passionate. From the.moment we step in , till the end of our session..Amie is dedicated to my little one and wastes no time. She employs several effective techniques and also provides insights into strategies we can implement at home. I love the ambience and the wide variety of toys they have at the center. My son is definitely making good progress here.
My son receives therapy here and Amie, our therapist is very passionate. From the.moment we step in , till the end of our session..Amie is dedicated to my little one and wastes no time. She employs several effective techniques and also provides insights into strategies we can implement at home. I love the ambience and the wide variety of toys they have at the center. My son is definitely making good progress here.
I can't say enough wonderful things about Speech and Feeding of Frisco. From the very beginning, they were courteous, professional, and incredibly accommodating to our needs. But most importantly, they were EFFECTIVE in their therapy. When my son started, he was eating only 3 types of processed foods, and now, after working with them, he’s graduated to eating almost everything we give him—an incredible transformation!
A special shout-out to Ms. Carla, who was absolutely amazing. She connected so well with my son, making him feel comfortable and motivated throughout the process. Her expertise, creativity and care were key to his progress. We are beyond grateful for the personalized, compassionate, and highly effective therapy we received here. Highly recommend to any parent seeking quality feeding therapy - they go above and beyond!
A special shout-out to Ms. Carla, who was absolutely amazing. She connected so well with my son, making him feel comfortable and motivated throughout the process. Her expertise, creativity and care were key to his progress. We are beyond grateful for the personalized, compassionate, and highly effective therapy we received here. Highly recommend to any parent seeking quality feeding therapy - they go above and beyond!
I can't say enough wonderful things about Speech and Feeding of Frisco. From the very beginning, they were courteous, professional, and incredibly accommodating to our needs. But most importantly, they were EFFECTIVE in their therapy. When my son started, he was eating only 3 types of processed foods, and now, after working with them, he’s graduated to eating almost everything we give him—an incredible transformation!
A special shout-out to Ms. Carla, who was absolutely amazing. She connected so well with my son, making him feel comfortable and motivated throughout the process. Her expertise, creativity and care were key to his progress. We are beyond grateful for the personalized, compassionate, and highly effective therapy we received here. Highly recommend to any parent seeking quality feeding therapy - they go above and beyond!
A special shout-out to Ms. Carla, who was absolutely amazing. She connected so well with my son, making him feel comfortable and motivated throughout the process. Her expertise, creativity and care were key to his progress. We are beyond grateful for the personalized, compassionate, and highly effective therapy we received here. Highly recommend to any parent seeking quality feeding therapy - they go above and beyond!
Very professional and loving environment. My son looks forward to his sessions!
Very professional and loving environment. My son looks forward to his sessions!
Miss Carla has been great! She addressed an underlying issue almost immediately while evaluating my toddler that we had not yet been informed of previously in past evaluations. My toddler truly enjoys his classes so far and I’ve already noticed much improvement in his articulation. Thank you Speech and Feeding of Frisco and Miss Carla!
Miss Carla has been great! She addressed an underlying issue almost immediately while evaluating my toddler that we had not yet been informed of previously in past evaluations. My toddler truly enjoys his classes so far and I’ve already noticed much improvement in his articulation. Thank you Speech and Feeding of Frisco and Miss Carla!
Love these ladies. What an awesome, inviting & encouraging atmosphere to help your child progress with their speech and feeding. Highly recommend.
Love these ladies. What an awesome, inviting & encouraging atmosphere to help your child progress with their speech and feeding. Highly recommend.
Our daughter was referred from her pediatrician and we found speech and feeding. They have been easy to work with and schedule. Amie is amazing, constantly making our daughter feel comfortable, safe and loved. Amie is so great with kids! Our daughter loves her.
Our daughter was referred from her pediatrician and we found speech and feeding. They have been easy to work with and schedule. Amie is amazing, constantly making our daughter feel comfortable, safe and loved. Amie is so great with kids! Our daughter loves her.
Such a great experience and super helpful us parents are learning along with our kiddo
Such a great experience and super helpful us parents are learning along with our kiddo
Super friendly staff! They truly care about your kid and want to make an impact! Our SLP is very informative and communicative on what they are working on each session and even gives us things to work with at home! My son loves it here!
Super friendly staff! They truly care about your kid and want to make an impact! Our SLP is very informative and communicative on what they are working on each session and even gives us things to work with at home! My son loves it here!
My 2 year old has been going to see Miss Amy for a few months now for delayed speech and we have seen so much improvement. He absolutely loves to go to speech and Miss Amy makes it so fun and easy for us. She gives us great feedback and goals to hit every week. I highly reccomend Speech and Feeding of Frisco!!!
My 2 year old has been going to see Miss Amy for a few months now for delayed speech and we have seen so much improvement. He absolutely loves to go to speech and Miss Amy makes it so fun and easy for us. She gives us great feedback and goals to hit every week. I highly reccomend Speech and Feeding of Frisco!!!
I highly recommend them! What truly sets Speech and Feeding of Frisco apart is their commitment to consistent and open communication with parents. They take the time to explain the goals and progress made during each session, keeping us informed every step of the way.
I highly recommend them! What truly sets Speech and Feeding of Frisco apart is their commitment to consistent and open communication with parents. They take the time to explain the goals and progress made during each session, keeping us informed every step of the way.