Swallowing/
Feeding Therapy

Is your child having trouble with feeding or swallowing?
Do they experience difficulties eating certain foods, managing textures, or swallowing safely?
The right intervention can make a significant difference in your child’s ability to eat and swallow safely and comfortably.


Feeding and swallowing are crucial for a child’s growth, nutrition, and overall well-being. However, some children encounter difficulties with these processes, such as trouble chewing, gagging, choking, or refusing certain textures or foods. These challenges can stem from various causes, including developmental delays, neurological conditions, or sensory sensitivities.


At Affluent Learning Center, we offer specialized Swallowing/Feeding Therapy designed to address these issues.Our therapy sessions are designed to be engaging and supportive, helping your child build confidence in their eating and swallowing abilities. Whether your child needs assistance transitioning to solid foods, improving their swallowing technique, or overcoming aversions to certain textures, our team is dedicated to guiding them every step of the way. Our goal is to help your child enjoy a healthy and varied diet without discomfort or fear.

Swallowing/Feeding Therapy Can Help With:

Chewing and Swallowing

Swallowing/Feeding therapy assists children with the mechanics of chewing and swallowing, ensuring they can process and swallow food safely and efficiently.

Food Texture Management 

Swallowing/feeding therapy helps children tolerate and manage a variety of food textures, from purees to solids, reducing aversions and promoting a balanced diet.

Sensory Sensitivities

Swallowing/Feeding therapy addresses sensory issues related to feeding, such as aversions to certain textures or strong gag reflexes, to make eating more comfortable.

Safe Feeding Techniques 

Swallowing/Feeding therapy teaches children and parents safe feeding practices to prevent choking, aspiration, and other complications during meals.

What to Expect

Affluent Learning Center begins your Swallowing/Feeding Therapy with a detailed assessment and provides ongoing, individualized guidance.

Request an Intake

Schedule an initial consultation to discuss your child’s feeding or swallowing difficulties and explore how our therapy can help.

Ger a Personal Assessment

Our therapists will conduct a thorough assessment of your child’s swallowing and feeding abilities, identifying specific challenges and creating a customized treatment plan.

Individualized Treatment Plan

Based on the assessment, we develop a tailored therapy plan that addresses your child’s unique needs, with targeted goals to improve their swallowing and feeding skills.

Interactive Therapy Sessions

Our therapy sessions are designed to be interactive and supportive, using exercises and activities that make feeding practice effective and enjoyable.

Continuous Progress Monitoring

We continuously monitor your child’s progress, making adjustments to the therapy plan as needed to ensure steady improvement. We also provide guidance to parents and caregivers to support safe feeding practices at home.

Coordination with Other Professionals

When necessary, we coordinate with other healthcare professionals, such as dietitians or occupational therapists, to ensure a holistic approach to your child’s feeding and swallowing development.