Our feeding services utilize an approach that focuses on improving eating and feeding behaviors by addressing both physical and emotional aspects of feeding through direct 1:1 treatment and parent coaching. At our clinic, feeding therapy is centered around supporting individuals and families as they establish a sense of trust and safety around food, rediscover their internal drives to eat, and build feeding skills and confidence. Our feeding approach is flexible, prioritizes the feeding relationship, and respects and develops the individual’s autonomy.
Infant feeding: We support both breast and bottle feeding through a comprehensive approach that addresses incoordination, weakness, muscle tension, tethered oral tissues, variation in rate of milk flow, and postural support needs to customize a treatment plan that suits each infant individually.
Transitioning to solids: We support infants and young children through both direct 1:1 treatment and parent coaching as they develop the skills necessary to safely and effectively eat a variety of solid food textures. This therapy addresses key areas such as oral motor skills, chewing and swallowing techniques, and sensory processing related to food textures. Therapists work with families to ensure the child progresses at their own pace, building confidence and comfort with new foods. The goal is to support a smooth transition from pureed foods to solid foods, fostering a healthy relationship with food and promoting proper nutrition.
Our goal is to support communication in a way that works for you. That means increasing a focus on accommodations and providing access to a variety of different modes of communication (speech, gestures, AAC, body language, facial expressions, ASL, etc). Treatment plans will place value on regulation and shared human connection and will draw on each client’s individual strengths and interests.
Supporting AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to methods and tools used to support or provide an alternative to spoken language for individuals who have difficulty communicating verbally. It includes both aided systems, like communication boards, picture symbols, or speech-generating devices, and unaided systems, such as sign language or gestures. AAC helps individuals express themselves, build language skills, and enhance communication in daily life. Our services support individuals and families in identifying which mode(s) of AAC best fit their needs, as well as providing assistance with funding, programming, and implementation to ensure effective communication. Our business model allows for access to these supports through both direct 1:1 treatment, parent coaching, or consultation.
Supporting expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language skills: Our expertise can help to support those with language differences put their thoughts into words, form sentences, retrieve the words when speaking, learn new vocabulary, repair communication breakdowns, self advocate, and connect with others through shared interests or ideas.
Supporting language development in GLPs: Gestalt language processing (GLPs) is when individuals learn language in chunks or phrases, rather than by focusing on individual words. Our services support individuals and families through both direct 1:1 treatment and parent coaching to understand what natural language acquisition (NLA) is, how it differs from analytic language processing, and how to best support learning and development with this specific population.
Supporting speech: We aim to support communication by making speech clearer and more understandable.
In occupational therapy, we work collaboratively to create a roadmap for understanding and navigating your sensory needs, emotions, motor differences, social preferences, executive function, and more, with the goal to empower you to engage in meaningful activities in authentic ways. We have expertise supporting participation in dressing, toileting, sleep, hygiene tasks, self regulation, social engagement, and more.
Utilizing a holistic lens
We examine a variety of components that can impact meaningful participation in daily life, including:
Our business model allows us to conduct individualized assessments in the contexts they occur. We explore more than just what you are doing and take time to understand the how, when, and why you do it.
Applying a strengths-based approach
We work to incorporate strengths and joy into how we develop skills and overcome challenges.
Supporting long-term goals
OT is a space to nurture skills that support engagement in daily activities throughout life.
We are committed to supporting the implementation of strengths-based, ethical, neurodiversity-affirming practices. We provide training and coaching in this model for parents, teachers, therapists, and other professionals. Topics of expertise include:
