Feeding and Nutrition

Observe your child’s eating abilities and outline roadblocks to feeding and growth

Design an individual program to encourage your child to eat

Identify the barriers that make eating so hard for your child

Identify symptoms of reflux

Describe how reflux (GERD) is causing a feeding refusal

Teach strategies to increase food quantity and variety

Offer sensory strategies along with practical approaches to expand food choices

Identify methods for food acceptance

Set family centred goals  

Certified Lactation Consultant offering breastfeeding support

Assist with bottle feeding

Provide recommendations on positioning for feeding, development and sleep

How and when to introduce solids

Guidance for tube weaning

Parent networking

Parent support groups

Education on infant and childhood issues surrounding eating, growth and normalizing the day

Assessing the sensory system of your child and how it impacts on feeding

Offer sensory strategies to enhance activities of daily living

Recommend an approach to desensitize gagging with the introduction of solids