Feeding & Swallowing Therapy

Mealtimes should be joyful – not stressful. Let us help your child develop a happy, healthy relationship with food. Book a Feeding Therapy consultation at Dr. Yasaswi’s Child Development Centre today.

About Feeding & Swallowing Therapy

Feeding challenges are among the most stressful experiences for families – yet they are far more common than many parents realize. At Dr. Yasaswi’s Child Development Centre, our feeding specialists work with infants and children who struggle with eating, swallowing, or accepting a range of foods. Using a compassionate, whole-child approach, we address the sensory, oral-motor, behavioral, and physiological factors that contribute to feeding difficulties – helping children develop a healthy, positive relationship with food.

Who Is This For?

  • Infants with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding difficulties
  • Children who gag, cough, or choke during mealtimes
  • Children with extreme food selectivity or persistent picky eating
  • Children who refuse entire food textures or groups
  • Children with sensory sensitivities that affect eating
  • Children with swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
  • Children with autism, cerebral palsy, or other conditions affecting feeding
  • Children with oral-motor weakness affecting chewing or swallowing

What to Expect

  • Step 1 – Feeding History & Observation: We gather a detailed feeding history and observe your child during a mealtime to understand their patterns and challenges.
  • Step 2 – Oral-Motor Assessment: We evaluate the strength, coordination, and movement of the lips, tongue, and jaw during eating and drinking.
  • Step 3 – Sensory & Behavioral Assessment: We explore how sensory sensitivities and behavioral patterns contribute to feeding difficulties.
  • Step 4 – Individualized Feeding Plan: A structured programme is designed to expand food tolerance, improve oral-motor skills, and build positive mealtime experiences.
  • Step 5 – Parent Coaching: Parents are coached on mealtime strategies, food presentation approaches, and how to reduce feeding-related stress at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Extreme food selectivity that affects nutrition and causes significant mealtime stress is worth evaluating. Our specialists assess whether this is sensory-based, behavioral, oral-motor, or a combination – and design an appropriate treatment plan.

Yes. Gagging is often linked to sensory sensitivities or past negative mealtime experiences. Our therapy uses a gradual, non-pressuring approach to desensitize and build comfort with new foods.

Feeding therapy can begin from infancy. The earlier we intervene, the easier it typically is to address feeding challenges before patterns become deeply established.

Treatment length varies depending on the complexity of the issue. Most families see meaningful progress within 3-6 months of regular therapy.