Feeding Therapy for Children

Support for picky eating, mealtime stress, chewing, swallowing, food variety, and positive mealtime routines in North Lakes, in clinic or via telehealth. 

No referral needed
NDIS accepted
GP referrals welcome
Telehealth available
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What Feeding Therapy Can Help With

Picky eating

Support when your child has a very limited range of foods or mealtimes feel hard to manage.

Food variety

Helping children feel more comfortable exploring new foods, textures, and tastes over time.

Mealtime stress

Reducing pressure, overwhelm, and anxiety around meals for both children and families.

Textures and sensory needs

Help when certain textures, smells, or appearances make eating more difficult.

Routines and independence

Building calmer mealtimes and more confidence with eating and drinking day to day.

Does My Child Need Feeding Therapy?

Most children go through a fussy eating stage as part of normal development. For some children, feeding difficulties continue and start to affect nutrition, mealtimes, and family life. That is when feeding therapy may help.

Some children go through a fussy eating stage

  • Eat a reasonable variety of foods
  • May stop eating a food for a while, then accept it again later
  • Eat at least one food from most food groups and textures
  • Can usually tolerate new foods on the table and may touch or taste them
  • Sometimes eat differently from the rest of the family at mealtimes

Feeding support may help if your child

  • Eats a very limited range of foods
  • Avoids whole food groups or textures
  • Finds it very hard to tolerate new foods on their plate
  • Still relies heavily on formula or pureed foods later than expected
  • Gags, chokes, vomits, or becomes very distressed at meals
  • Has difficulty with drinking, chewing, or swallowing
  • Mealtimes regularly feel stressful for the family

What to expect in your first appointment

Getting to know your child

We learn more about your child’s eating patterns, routines, and your main concerns.

Understanding mealtimes

We look at what is happening during meals, including behaviours, preferences, and challenges.

Assessment where needed

We assess feeding skills, food variety, textures, and any oral motor or swallowing concerns where appropriate.

Clear next steps

We explain what support may help most and talk you through the next steps.

How it works

1

Book an initial assessment

2

We agree on goals that matter day to day

3

Sessions in clinic or via telehealth

Ready To Get Started?

We are right here in North Lakes. No referral needed. NDIS, private, and GP referrals welcome.

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Frequently asked questions

No referral is needed to book an appointment. GP referrals are welcome if you are planning to access Medicare rebates.
Some children go through a fussy eating stage. Feeding therapy may help if your child has a very limited range of foods, avoids textures, becomes distressed at meals, or has difficulty with chewing, drinking, or swallowing.
Our feeding therapy service is supported by speech pathologists and occupational therapists, depending on your child’s needs.
We get to know your child’s feeding history, understand your concerns, and assess what support may be most helpful. We then talk you through the next steps.
Yes. Telehealth may be available where appropriate.
Yes. We welcome NDIS participants, private clients, and GP referrals. Private health rebates may also apply depending on your cover.
Yes. Feeding therapy can support texture progression, food variety, mealtime routines, and reducing stress around eating.
You can contact our clinic to enquire or book an appointment. Our team will guide you through the next steps and answer any questions you may have.
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