feeding and swallowing therapy
Feeding Therapy Strategies for Family Mealtimes With Your Picky Eater
Mealtime should be a nourishing experience—both nutritionally and emotionally—for families. However, for parents of picky eaters, the dinner table can become a battleground of frustration, worry, and stress. At FOCUS Therapy, we understand the unique challenges faced by families navigating…
Child Feeding Therapy: Strategies for Healthy Eating & Nutrition
For many families of children with developmental delays and disorders, mealtime can be a source of significant stress and frustration. Challenges with feeding and swallowing are common among children diagnosed with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, sensory processing disorder, brain…
Why a Speech Therapist for Child Swallowing Issues?
If your child has been diagnosed with swallowing issues, you may be wondering why they’ve been referred to a speech therapist. After all, they may have no issues with talking or communicating. Or maybe they do – but what’s that…
Speech Therapists: Say ‘Sayonara’ to the Sippy Cup!
If you ask any parent of young kids whether they’re game for a product that is affordable, reduces spills and messes, and is super convenient, of course you’re going to hear: Yes, Please! Unfortunately, convenience for parents isn’t always what’s…
Fort Myers OT Tips: When Your Child Might Need Feeding Therapy
When does picky eating become a disability? Fort Myers OT (occupational therapy) services for children may be necessary for picky eaters when severe aversions to certain foods morph into “problem feeding,” a significant hindrance to healthy growth and development. Parents…