Feeding Therapy
in Menlo Park & San Jose, CA
Support Safe, Confident Eating at Every Age
Is mealtime stressful or overwhelming for your child or a loved one? Do you notice challenges with chewing, swallowing, or trying new foods? Feeding therapy at Peninsula Associates Speech Therapy Services helps you or your child develop the oral motor skills and confidence needed to eat safely.
Whether you’re navigating early feeding milestones with your infant, supporting a picky eater, or seeking help for feeding difficulties in adulthood, our experienced clinicians are here to help.
What Is Feeding Therapy?
Feeding therapy is a specialized service that helps people who struggle with eating, swallowing, or managing various textures of food. It can address the physical, sensory, and behavioral aspects of feeding to support safer and more comfortable mealtimes.
People of all ages can receive feeding therapy, from infants with difficulty latching or swallowing, to toddlers with food aversions, to teens and adults recovering from medical conditions that affect their oral motor function.
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Who Can Benefit from Feeding Therapy?
Feeding therapy may be right for your child or loved one if you notice them experiencing any of the following:
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing
- Frequent coughing or gagging during meals
- Refusal to eat certain textures or food groups
- Picky eating that limits growth or nutrition
- Difficulty transitioning from tube feeding to oral feeding
- Poor weight gain or failure to thrive
- Sensory aversion to smells, tastes, or food textures
- Extended mealtimes or mealtime-related anxiety
- Medical conditions affecting oral motor function (e.g., cleft palate, stroke)
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Our Approach to Feeding Therapy
At Peninsula Associates Speech Therapy Services, we take a holistic, individualized approach to feeding therapy. We collaborate closely with families, pediatricians, gastroenterologists, lactation consultants, and other healthcare providers to ensure our treatment plans are comprehensive and effective.
We combine clinical excellence with a warm, supportive environment where clients feel safe exploring new skills and experiences. Feeding therapy is designed to improve real-life outcomes like more enjoyable mealtimes, improved nutrition, and greater independence with eating.
Benefits of Feeding Therapy for Children, Teens, and Adults
Feeding therapy offers practical, lasting benefits across the lifespan, including:
- Safer chewing and swallowing
- Expanded food acceptance and variety
- Reduced mealtime stress or refusal
- Better growth and nutritional outcomes
- Increased confidence and independence at mealtimes
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Why Choose Peninsula Associates Speech Therapy Services?
Since 1978, Peninsula Associates Speech Therapy Services has been trusted across the Bay Area for high-quality, compassionate care. Our team of speech-language pathologists brings decades of combined experience to every treatment plan, with advanced training in feeding and oral motor therapy.
We work collaboratively with families, caregivers, and healthcare providers to ensure consistent progress. Our goal is to help every client build the skills they need for safe, confident eating at home, at school, and in social settings.
Reach Out Today to Get Started
If you or your child is struggling with feeding challenges, we’re here to help. Contact Peninsula Associates Speech Therapy Services to schedule an appointment with one of our clinicians today.