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Is my child just a picky eater?
Many children go through fussy phases. If eating is affecting growth, health or family life, or the list of accepted foods keeps shrinking, it is worth an assessment.
About this therapy
What it is.
Feeding therapy helps children who find eating difficult, whether that is because of how their mouth muscles work, sensitivity to textures, or worry around food. It goes beyond ordinary fussy eating: these children often accept very few foods, gag easily, or find every mealtime stressful.
We work step by step, starting from what your child can already manage and building towards new tastes and textures, without pressure.
In a session
What it looks like.
Every plan is built around the person in front of us, but most sessions include these.
Your therapist
Mr. Qumail Shaikh
Speech-language pathologist & audiologist · BASLP, MSc SLP
8 years of experience
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01
Mouth play
Games that build chewing, biting and tongue control.
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02
New foods, slowly
Gradual, pressure-free exploration of new tastes and textures.
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03
Seating and posture
A check that your child is positioned well for eating.
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04
Mealtime plan
Practical strategies to make meals at home calmer.
Families ask
Good questions.
Will you force my child to eat?
No. Pressure usually makes feeding harder. Children explore new foods at their own pace.
Should I be in the session?
Usually, yes. Most meals happen at home, so you are a big part of the plan.
Under the same roof
Works well alongside.
Not sure this is
the right one?
Tell us what you have noticed. We will suggest where to start.