Helping Children Eat Safely, Comfortably, and Confidently
At Ameyam Physio & Child Development Centre, our Feeding and Swallowing Therapy program is designed to support infants, children, and individuals with difficulty in eating, drinking, chewing, or safely swallowing food and liquids. These difficulties may stem from neurological, developmental, behavioral, or structural conditions, and they can affect growth, nutrition, respiratory health, and quality of life.
With a team of highly qualified speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and pediatric specialists, we provide individualized care focused on improving oral-motor skills, sensory responses, coordination, and safe swallowing patterns. Using a child-friendly, non-invasive, and family-centered approach, we help children develop positive mealtime behaviors and achieve safe, functional feeding abilities.
Who Needs Feeding and Swallowing Therapy?
Infants and children who
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Have difficulty latching, sucking, or bottle feeding
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Cough, gag, choke, or vomit during meals
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Exhibit food refusal, picky eating, or aversive behavior to textures/smells
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Have poor weight gain or failure to thrive
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Show signs of aspiration or recurrent pneumonia
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Struggle with transitioning to solid foods or chewing properly
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Have sensory processing issues affecting eating
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Are diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, or developmental delay
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Have structural differences such as cleft palate or tongue tie
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Have a history of NICU stay or delayed feeding milestones
Our Feeding & Swallowing Therapy Services Include
- In-depth assessment of oral-motor skills, swallow safety, sensory responses, and developmental milestones
- Clinical Feeding Evaluation (CFE) using tools such as modified food trials, texture assessments, and swallowing observation
- Collaboration with pediatricians, ENT specialists, and gastroenterologists as needed
- Exercises and activities to strengthen lips, tongue, cheeks, and jaw
- Improving coordination of sucking, chewing, and swallowing
- Focused on promoting safe oral intake and preventing aspiration
- Gradual desensitization to food textures, tastes, and temperatures
- Helping children with sensory aversions accept new foods in a non-stressful, playful environment
- Ideal for children with autism, SPD, or behavioral feeding disorders
- Transitioning from purees to solids, managing picky eating, and teaching chewing skills
- Customized texture modification based on child’s ability and safety
- Educating parents on proper food preparation techniques
- Safe swallowing techniques for children with risk of aspiration
- Positioning, pacing, and compensatory strategies to reduce choking/coughing during meals
- Support for children with neurological impairments affecting the swallow reflex
- Hands-on training in feeding positions, pacing, cue recognition, and mealtime structure
- Counseling to manage mealtime stress and create a positive eating environment
- Guidance on nutrition, bottle/spoon transitions, and feeding routines
- Specialized bottles, spoons, cups, or feeding chairs to support oral motor development and safety
- Trial and training with tools to promote self-feeding and independence
- Integration with occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and behavioral therapy when feeding difficulties are related to postural, sensory, or behavioral issues
- Collaboration with dietitians and pediatricians to monitor growth and nutritional intake
Why Choose Ameyam for Feeding & Swallowing Therapy?
Specialized pediatric team with expertise in neurodevelopmental and sensory-based feeding disorders
Family-centered approach with strong caregiver involvement and education
Child-friendly therapy rooms designed for calm, engaging mealtime therapy
Use of evidence-based techniques such as SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory), Beckman Oral Motor, and sensory integration
Integration with speech, occupational, and physiotherapy to provide a holistic solution to feeding difficulties
Focus on safety, nutrition, and comfort with long-term developmental goals in mind