Pediatric Feeding Therapy in Mesa, AZ
Feeding challenges can look very different from child to child. At The Therapy Garden, we provide individualized pediatric feeding therapy for infants, toddlers, children, and teens with a wide range of feeding and oral-motor needs. Our therapists support children with everything from early feeding and weaning difficulties to oral dysphagia, chewing and swallowing skills, supplemental or tube feeding, food selectivity, and picky eating. We take a responsive, evidence-based approach that considers each child's developmental, sensory, communication, and functional needs.
WHAT CAN FEEDING THERAPY ADDRESS?
Infant Feeding & Weaning
We support infants who are having difficulty transitioning to new feeding stages, including challenges with bottle-to-cup transitions, introduction of solids, or developing the skills needed for age-appropriate eating.
Oral Dysphagia & Feeding Skills
For children with oral-motor or swallowing difficulties, therapy may address skills such as chewing, bolus management, oral coordination, and safely progressing toward more advanced textures and consistencies. When appropriate, we collaborate with your child's medical team regarding recommendations such as thickened liquids or other feeding modifications.
Supplemental & Tube Feeding
Children who receive supplemental nutrition through a G-tube or other feeding support may benefit from therapy focused on developing oral feeding skills, including learning to explore foods, chew, and swallow safely as appropriate for their individual needs.
Picky Eating & Food Selectivity
We support children who eat a very limited variety of foods, strongly prefer specific foods or brands, avoid certain textures, or experience significant stress around new or unfamiliar foods.
WHO WE HELP
Infants
We support infants experiencing difficulties with feeding development, transitioning between feeding stages, bottle or cup transitions, introduction of solids, and other oral feeding concerns.
Toddlers & Preschoolers
We help young children develop chewing and feeding skills, expand their experiences with food, and participate more comfortably in everyday meals.
School-Age Children
We support children with food selectivity, sensory-based feeding differences, oral-motor challenges, swallowing concerns, and other feeding difficulties that affect daily life.
Teens
We work with teens who continue to experience feeding challenges, including restricted food repertoires, difficulty with textures or chewing, and other individualized oral feeding needs.
Children With Supplemental or Tube Feeding
We support children who receive nutrition through a G-tube or other supplemental feeding methods when the goal includes developing or maintaining safe, functional oral feeding skills.
OUR APPROACH TO FEEDING THERAPY
Child-Led & Responsive
Family Collaboration
Evidence-Based Care
We follow your child’s cues, comfort level, and individual needs to create positive, pressure-free experiences with food.
We partner with caregivers to build practical strategies that fit your family’s routines, values, and mealtime goals.
We use current research and proven therapeutic approaches to support meaningful progress while tailoring treatment to each child.
Looking for Help With Picky Eating?
We offer individual feeding therapy for children with food selectivity and picky eating, as well as small groups designed specifically around building positive experiences with foods and supporting children who have limited food repertoires.
