Still not sure?
Call our office and one of our patient care coordinators will be able to answer any additional questions you may have about Empower Pediatrics. If you’re not sure if your child needs therapy services, let our therapists take a peak! We offer free 10-15 minute consultation (virtual or in-person) with one of our amazing therapists. At the end of the consultation, you will know whether an evaluation is right for your child.
FEEDING THERAPY
Does your child:
- Have poor weight gain or weight loss?
- Frequently choke, gag, or cough during meals?
- Have ongoing vomiting?
- Avoid certain textures (wet, crunchy, etc.) or food groups (meat, vegetables, fruits, starches)?
- Eat fewer than 20 foods consistently, with no new foods replacing those lost?
Has your child had:
- More than one incident of nasal reflux (spitting up through the nose)?
- A traumatic choking episode leading to avoidance of certain foods?
- History of eating and breathing coordination problems or ongoing respiratory issues?
Was your child unable to:
- Transition to baby food purees by 10 months?
- Accept table foods by 12 months?
- Move from breast/bottle to a cup by 16 months?
- Wean off baby foods by 16 months?
Have you (as a parent or caregiver)
- Reported your child as “picky” at two or more well-child visits?
- Noted that your infant cries or arches at most meals?
- Felt mealtimes are a battle or that feeding is always a struggle?
- Found your child difficult for anyone to feed?
- Had a history of an eating disorder while also having a child not meeting weight gain goals?
(Note: Parents are not seen as causing the feeding issue, but may need extra support during meals.)
