Pediatric Feeding Services

Many children go through phases of being selective with food, and most grow out of it with time. But for some children, the challenges go deeper and it's more than picky eating. They may refuse entire food groups, gag or vomit at the sight of new foods, depend on a feeding tube or supplement drinks, or simply not eat enough to grow. When these difficulties persist and aren't improving over time, it may be a sign that your child needs more support than traditional weekly therapy can provide.

Children with Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) or Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) face real medical, nutritional, and developmental barriers to eating. These are not phases or preferences; they are recognized conditions that can affect a child's growth, health, and quality of life. Mealtimes can feel stressful, exhausting, and isolating for the whole family. If your child's feeding difficulties are not improving over time, intensive feeding services may be the level of support your family needs.

• Go for long periods of time with little to no eating?
• Only accept a very limited number of foods or avoid entire food groups?
• Avoid certain textures or refuse to try new foods entirely?
• Only accept brand-specific foods of the little variety consumed?
• Refuse to eat all solids and/or liquids?
• Avoid or is unable to eat food textures appropriate for their age?
• Choke, gag, or vomit when eating?
• Engage in severe tantrums or distress at mealtime?
• Depend on gastrostomy (g-tube) or nasogastric (ng-tube) feedings?
• Have difficulty gaining weight or maintaining growth?