Many children experience feeding difficulties that can affect their nutrition, growth, and overall health. At
Vani Child Development Center, our Feeding Therapy Program is designed to help children who struggle
with chewing, swallowing, food aversions, picky eating, or sensory sensitivities related to food. Our
specialized therapists work closely with families to create a stress-free, enjoyable mealtime experience
while ensuring children get the nutrition they need.
Who Needs Feeding Therapy?
Feeding therapy can help children who experience:
✔ Picky Eating – Limited food choices, refusal to try new foods, or strong preferences for certain
textures.
✔ Chewing & Swallowing Difficulties – Holding food in the mouth for long periods, choking, gagging, or
coughing during meals.
✔ Sensory-Based Feeding Issues – Overreacting to food textures, tastes, smells, or temperatures.
✔ Oral Motor Challenges – Difficulty using the tongue, lips, or jaw to chew and swallow properly.
✔ Delayed Transition to Solids – Difficulty moving from purees to textured foods.
✔ Medical or Developmental Conditions – Feeding issues related to autism, cerebral palsy, Down
syndrome, or prematurity.
✔ Mealtime Anxiety or Behavior Issues – Stress, refusal, or tantrums during meals.
Our Approach to Feeding Therapy
At Vani, we use a multidisciplinary, child-friendly approach to improve eating habits and make mealtime
enjoyable:
✅ Oral Motor Therapy – Strengthening muscles for better chewing and swallowing.
✅ Sensory Exploration Activities – Helping children get comfortable with different food textures and
tastes.
✅ Gradual Food Exposure Techniques – Introducing new foods in a stress-free way.
✅ Self-Feeding & Independence Training – Encouraging children to eat on their own.
✅ Behavioral & Emotional Support – Reducing mealtime anxiety and resistance.
✅ Parental Coaching & Home Strategies – Providing tips for positive mealtime routines at home.