Feeding Therapy

Therapy Defined

What Is Feeding Therapy?

Pediatric feeding therapy helps children improve mobility, strength, balance, and coordination to gain independence at home, school, and play.

Who Benefits

Is Feeding Therapy Right for Your Child?

Picky Eaters

Limited diets or difficulty trying new foods.
Chewing & Swallowing Issues

Coughing, gagging, or choking during meals.
Oral Motor Delays

Weak muscles affecting chewing, sucking, or swallowing.
Sensory Feeding Difficulties

Refusal of certain textures, smells, or temperatures.
Feeding-Related Anxiety

Stress, refusal, or meltdowns during mealtimes.
Medical & Developmental Conditions

Feeding challenges related to prematurity, reflux, or developmental delays.

How to Get Started

Get an Appointment

Ask your physician to fax a referral to 214-988-1542 or email referrals@coltllc.net

Meet With Our Therapist

Your child meets with a licensed pediatric physical therapist for a full evaluation.

Diagnostic Observation

We conduct a comprehensive assessment to address global delays, including feeding, language/communication, social skills, and self-care skills, in collaboration with the parent(s) and share the plan with your physician.

Begin Therapy Services

With approvals, your child will begin therapy based on the individualized plan of care established by our therapy team.

Therapy Benefits

Benefits of Feeding Therapy

Pediatric feeding therapy helps children build confidence with food, improve oral motor skills, and create positive mealtime experiences at home and school.

Oral Motor Skills

Strengthens muscles for chewing and swallowing.

Sensory Acceptance

Encourages tolerance of new textures and flavors.

Mealtime Confidence

Reduces anxiety and improves self-feeding.

Healthy Eating Habits

Expands diet variety for balanced nutrition.

Family Partnership

Parent Involvement in Feeding Therapy

Parents play a key role in building positive feeding experiences. We provide coaching, strategies, and resources to help families support progress beyond the clinic.

Parent Coaching

Learn techniques for mealtime success.

Home Routines

Apply therapy strategies during daily meals.

Progress Updates

Stay informed about goals and improvements.

Collaborative Support

Work alongside therapists to create stress-free mealtimes.

FAQs About Feeding Therapy

1. What ages do you treat?

We provide feeding therapy for children ages 0–21, including infants, toddlers, and young adults.

2. How do I know if my child needs feeding therapy?

If your child avoids certain foods, gags, coughs, or struggles with chewing or swallowing, a feeding evaluation may help.

3. What techniques do you use in therapy?

We use the SOS Feeding Approach, oral motor therapy, and sensory-based strategies to promote safe, comfortable eating.

4. How long does feeding therapy take?

Most sessions last 45–60 minutes and are personalized to your child’s progress and goals.

5. What insurances do you accept?

We accept most commercial and Medicaid plans, including Tricare, BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare/UMR, Cook Children’s, WellPoint, Superior, Aetna PPO, Aetna Better Health, and Private Pay. (Don’t see your plan listed? Call us to verify coverage.)

6. Do you offer home therapy services?

No, we currently provide therapy in-clinic only and do not offer home-based services.

Ready to Support Your Child’s Growth?

Pediatric physical therapy at Circle of Life Therapy helps children improve mobility, reach milestones, and grow in independence.

Email Us

referrals@coltllc.net

Call Us

(817) 618-5550

Address

2993 S State Hwy 360, Ste 200, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Hours

Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

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