Nutrition and Feeding Therapy
Every child needs to eat—but for some, eating isn’t easy.
If your child struggles with eating a variety of foods, textures, or flavors, they may benefit from WCEL’s specialized feeding therapy program. We’re here to help children who find eating by mouth difficult or stressful.
What Is Feeding Therapy?
Feeding therapy helps children who have trouble eating due to sensory, motor, behavioral, or medical challenges. At WCEL, we take a whole-child approach, looking at all the factors that affect feeding, including:
Sensory sensitivities
Oral motor skills
Eating habits and routines
Growth and nutrition
Developmental milestones
Behavior and learning
Emotional and social factors
Our team works together across disciplines to understand your child’s needs and create a personalized plan to support their progress.
How we help:
We begin with a thorough evaluation that includes:
Observing your child during meals
Talking with you about your child’s eating habits
Assessing physical and developmental skills
From there, we design a therapy plan that fits your child and family. Therapy may include play-based activities, parent coaching, and strategies to make mealtimes more successful and less stressful.
You’re Not Alone.
Feeding challenges can be tough—for both children and parents. Our team is here to support you with compassion, expertise, and practical tools to help your child grow and thrive.