SPECIALTY SERVICES
Feeding Therapy for Picky Eaters
When mealtimes become stressful, it’s often more than just “picky eating.”
Our therapists help children explore food with curiosity and confidence, using gentle, evidence-based methods that make eating feel natural again.
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What is Feeding Therapy?
Feeding therapy supports children who have trouble chewing, swallowing, or accepting new foods. It looks at the whole picture: sensory comfort, coordination, and posture, to uncover why eating feels hard.
Through play and guided exploration, children learn to enjoy food and build lasting skills for healthy eating.
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Why choose Feeding Therapy at Brave Wings?
At Brave Wings Therapy, our speech and occupational therapists collaborate to help children expand their food variety, improve coordination, and stay relaxed during meals.
Each plan is individualized and family-centered, turning small steps into big wins.
What We Focus On
🥄 Sensory desensitization — helping kids stay calm with new textures and smells.
👅 Functional coordination — improving lip, tongue, and jaw movements for safe chewing and swallowing.
🌈 Food expansion — shaping from familiar to new foods through playful exposure.
💬 Family coaching — teaching caregivers how to keep meals positive at home.
Is Feeding Therapy Right for My Child?
Many children go through phases of selective eating, but if mealtimes feel stressful or your child consistently avoids certain foods, it may be time to look deeper.
Not sure what's best for your child? We're here to help you figure it out!
Your child might benefit from these therapies if they:
Eat only a few preferred foods
Gag, choke, or refuse new textures
Struggle to progress from purees to solids
Take longer than 20 minutes per meal
Show anxiety or tantrums around food.
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