Nutritional Needs

For children with poor growth, feeding difficulties, fussy eating or are on tube feeding, a Dietitian will be able to advise on the nutritional adequacy for your child/adult’s needs. Feeding plans will be carried out in conjunction with the Speech Therapist, to ensure seamless goals with all parties.

We incorporate a myriad of feeding approaches, depending on what will benefit you and your child the most. They may include:

Medical intervention in discussion with your doctor (e.g. medication for reflux)
Direct feeding therapy
Nutritional changes (e.g. altering caloric intake of milk or food)
SOS Approach (Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding)
Feeding Therapy: A sensory motor approach
Oro-motor therapy using TalkTools® equipment and food
MORE – Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions
Behaviour management techniques
Postural or positioning changes