At P.E.A.K, we take a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric feeding by incorporating the knowledge, skills, and expertise from both a Speech Language Pathologist and Occupational Therapist.

Our goal is to increase awareness about children with feeding difficulties and provide families the knowledge, resources, and road map to navigate this journey.

 

When is Picky Eating a Problem?

While many children go through phases of “picky eating” that are developmentally appropriate, they tend to outgrow these phases without much difficulty.

 

Red Flags for Picky Eaters who can benefit from feeding therapy:

  • Have less than 20 foods in their diet

  • Have meltdowns and tantrums surrounding eating foods

  • Avoids foods due to their texture (wet, mushy, slimy, etc.)

  • May gag or vomit when in the presence of certain foods

  • Refuses foods if not the brand, shape, color, or prepared how they expect

  • May stop eating a food they used to like and not reacquire it

  • Does not eat family meals or in other settings (restaurants, parties, etc.)

  • Mealtime is a source of stress for the family

Parent Testimonials

  • “Our 7-year-old refused many foods. She now is now open and confident in exploring new foods without such a big reaction!”

  • “Today at summer camp, my daughter went on a field trip to bowling and a pizza lunch. When I picked her up, she (and the camp leader) told me that she ate about half a slice of pizza AND her lunch! It’s really nice to see!”

  • “This week our son ordered at a restaurant for the first time and ate most of his meal! It was so great to be able to eat as a family.”