Sensory Feeding Challenges

Support for sensitive eaters.

Solutions for real life.

Children with sensory sensitivities may have strong reactions to the look, smell, taste, touch, or sound of food. We help them build comfort, expand their foods, and enjoy mealtimes with less stress.

WHAT IS SENSORY FEEDING?

Sensory feeding challenges happen when a child has an over- or under-reaction to sensory input related to food.

This can make eating new or even familiar foods difficult.

SIGNS TO LOOK FOR

  • Gags or refuses when trying new foods

  • Only eats a limited number of foods

  • strong reactions to textures or temperature

  • Difficulty with mixed foods

  • Mealtime stress or anxiety

  • Picky eating that impacts nutrition or growth

  • Picky eating or limited variety

  • Stressful mealtimes or food refusal

  • GI issues such as reflux, constipation, or pain

  • Trouble chewing or swallowing

  • Limited growth or nutritional concerns

  • Sensory sensitivities around food.

HOW WE CAN HELP

  • Comprehensive feeding evaluations

  • Identify sensory, motor, and behavioral factors

  • Individualized, play-based feeding therapy

  • Desensitization to textures, tastes, and smells Caregiver coaching and mealtime strategies

  • Collaboration with OT, SLP, Gl, and nutrition experts

We’ve Got You.

We're here to partner with you and your child to make mealtimes more positive and build a foundation for lifelong healthy eating.

Helpful tip

Expose, explore, and experience-without pressure.Repetition, routine, and positive experiences help your child feel safe and curious about new foods.

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