Feeding therapy at Voce is provided by a speech-language pathologist with advanced training and certifications in the Solid Starts PRO program and Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants (SOFFI) method.
Feeding Therapy
Signs Your Child May Benefit From Feeding Therapy
Difficulty chewing
Difficulty transitioning from bottle or breast to puree or solids
Frequent coughing during meals
Frequent gagging during meals
Frequent spitting or vomiting
Not growing or gaining weight
Refusing food or liquid
Goals of Feeding Therapy
Increase variety and volume of food intake
Encourage food play
Establish positive eating habits
Reduce anxiety and stress around mealtime
Additionally, in partnership with Gold Dust Lactation, monthly breastfeeding/chestfeeding support groups are offered in the Voce Speech Therapy clinic. These are free of charge, and occur on the first Friday of each month!