Fun With Food-Pediatric Feeding Support, Therapy Tree

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Fun With Food-Pediatric Feeding Support, Therapy Tree

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As a speech-language pathologist specializing in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, I encounter many children who have experienced negative associations surrounding food. These children often have accompanying oral motor feeding difficulties and sensory processing difficulties--making eating a very stressful experience instead of an enjoyable one. This page will hopefully serve as an "idea place" for meals as well as questions and support from other parents and caregivers. Additional information:
Therapy Tree has extensive experience in the area of pediatric dysphagia and emphasizes the evaluation and treatment available for a wide range of babies and children in need of dysphagia intervention from early suck swallow breath coordination needs, tethered oral tissues, careful planning for patients diagnosed with ARFID or those with other restrictive, selective eating challenges. We utilize a comprehensive approach to treatment and home programming which may include but is not limited to the following programs and educators: Food Chaining by Cheri Fraker and Laura Walbert, Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding by Kay Toomey, evidenced based practices and successful treatment techniques by Marsha Dunn Klein, Suzanne Evans Morris, Teresa Gager, Catherine Shaker and Sara Rosenfeld Johnson. We value a holistic feeding program that is tailored to a child’s needs and abilities and encourages manageable home programming with the flexibility to make adaptions to treatment as needed. Therapy Tree encourages a multidisciplinary team approach to treatment in order for the best possible care, therefore there may be consultation and/or treatment with any or all of the following in addition to a child’s pediatrician: Registered Dietician, Gastroenterologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Behavioral Psychologist, and Teachers or Counselors who may be a part of a child’s school environment.

09/26/2025

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09/15/2025

Letting go of expectations can be one of the hardest, and most important, parts of a feeding journey.

It’s normal to hope meals will look a certain way or that progress will follow a straight line. But feeding is complex, and every child’s path is unique.

When we release the pressure of what “should” be and embrace where our child is, we create more room for connection, trust, and growth.

Progress isn’t always measured in bites.

08/28/2025

08/27/2025

When people think about pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) or avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), they often picture mealtimes. But living with a feeding disorder impacts families in ways others don’t see.

We want to hear from you, how do feeding disorders impact your family in ways others may not expect?

08/04/2025

06/06/2025

Huge fan of all the singining in therapy! 🥰

06/03/2025

June is Dysphagia Awareness Month!

Dysphagia, difficulty swallowing, is a piece of the feeding skill domain of pediatric feeding disorder (PFD). Swallowing is a critical skill that relies on many other foundational feeding skills, which means early intervention matters. Recognizing and addressing feeding challenges early can make a world of difference for a child’s health, development, and confidence.

05/06/2025

05/01/2025

It’s Mayyyyy! Happy Speech and Hearing month! 💫

04/02/2025

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02/11/2025

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Imagine being mad at me and I’m at home making a dining room set sandwich 😂

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Fayetteville, AR
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