Feeding and Swallowing Clinic @ One Kids Place

Feeding and swallowing services, Collaborative interdisciplinary assessment for infants-children-youth having difficulty eating Problem solving issues related to poor weight gain, choking and coughing during feeding, and other areas of concern. These therapists work in consultation with the family physician and-or Paediatrician and a dietician as needed to meet the needs of each individual child. A service that can assist if you have concerns for your child in the area of feeding including, Poor oral motor control Limited diet or refusal of many foods Food allergies that limit intake Structural deformities Muscle tone issues and-or positioning difficulties Gastrointestinal issues (reflux) Behavioural-social issues Feeding and swallowing team The team consists of an Occupational Therapist, Speech–Language Pathologist, Physiotherapist and a Social Worker with consultation from a physician, Paediatrician and-or dietician Feeding and swallowing services include, Evaluation of the infant-child’s feeding and swallowing skills. Assessment carried out during a typical feeding time in a natural environment. Ongoing support provided to the family, other caregivers and the primary therapists. Intervention could include individual and group training, parent education