The top two reasons our practice sees kids for feeding challenges under 12 months old are anatomical &/or physiological issues. What do anatomical &/or physiological issues really mean? Anatomical: Challenges breaking down food as a...
Read MoreDrooling can be caused by postural issues, reflux, numbness, lack of sensation, an impairment of swallowing, nausea, food sensitivity, as a result of medications, poor rest posture of the jaw and/or during teething. In infant...
Read MoreWhen baby led weaning doesn’t work SLPs are called in for support. Often parents are concerned that their child is rejecting food when initially presented to them. The child spits it out &/or gags on...
Read MoreMelanie Potock , MA, CCC-SLP is an expert in feeding help for the picky eaters. Melanie has always been a forward thinker in ways to help expand picky eating. I admire her work and have attended...
Read MoreThis chart was designed by American Speech-Language Association and defines the role that speech-language pathologists play in treating feeding and swallowing disorders. Please take a look at the signs of trouble listed below:
Read MoreRound. Crunchy. Salty. Simple. One Color (usually green or brown!) These are often the characteristics I hear from parents regarding foods that their children will eat during mealtime. As a feeding specialist, I have seen...
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