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Explore - Accept - Taste - Swallow
Feeding Program for Picky Eaters & Non-Eaters
For Children 18 months to 5 years Old |
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Day of the Week: Friday Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am Cost: $60 per 90-minute session
Because all children progress at different rates, this class is ongoing and may be initiated or stopped at any time.
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Group Focus
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Mouth Exercises: Breaking Down the Barrier of Fear or "Feeding" the Need... while laying the foundation for jaw strength and tongue movements needed for eating.
Messy Play with Food: Making Food our Friend... using your hands to explore.
Transition to Food: Tasting, Licking, Biting, Kissing Food... improving the relationship without having to eat it.
Meal Time: Using newly learned skills to try new foods... Biting, Chewing, Swallowing and Enjoying Food is the ultimate goal. |
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Price Includes:
- Initial OT Assessment Regarding Feeding Skills
- Weekly Group Instruction let by an Occupational Therapist Experienced in Feeding Delay, Molly Hunter
- One Free Initial Consultation with Registered Dietician, Barb Klein
- Foods and Supplied Used During Sessions (Unless Child has a Special Diet)
- Oral Motor Kit
- Post-Group Follow-up with Parents
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This 90-minute group is designed for children who:
- are extremely picky eaters or have a limited diet
- act out during mealtime
- refuse to eat
- avoid foods that feel or look a certain way
- gag when they see or touch food
- have parents that are ready to enjoy mealtime
Private Insurance may cover all, or a portion of the group.
A Group setting may not be appropriate for all children with feeding delays. If your child is not ready for a group setting, Feeding Therapy may be addressed in a one-on-one setting with an Occupational Therapist.
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