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Services
Pediatric Feeding
6 months - 12 years
Starting Solids Comprehensive Evaluation
Designed for infants beginning the transition from breastmilk or formula to solid foods (typically around 6–12 months). This evaluation supports the development of safe, confident, and positive early eating experiences.
This evaluation is ideal for families who are just starting solids, feeling unsure how to progress, or noticing challenges with acceptance, gagging, or coordination during early feeding.
During this comprehensive evaluation, we assess:
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Medical and developmental readiness for solids
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Oral motor skills for feeding
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Postural control and positioning for safe feeding
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Sensory responses to new textures, tastes, and temperatures
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Early chewing skills and progression of textures
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Self-feeding readiness and motor skills
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Mealtime routines and caregiver–infant interaction
Following the evaluation, you will receive a personalized written care plan with clear guidance on:
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How to safely introduce and advance textures
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Food choices and preparation ideas
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Positioning and equipment recommendations
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Strategies to support skill development and reduce stress at mealtimes
This plan can be shared with your healthcare provider to support coordinated care. Ongoing support is included through secure online messaging.
Locations available:
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In-home visits in Fairfield County, CT
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Virtual visits available for follow ups
Pediatric Comprehensive Evaluation
Appropriate for toddlers and children (from about 1 year old up to 12 years old) with feeding challenges, including picky/selective eating, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), difficulty chewing foods, and general mealtime concerns.
During this comprehensive evaluation, we assess:
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Medical, developmental, and feeding history
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Fine motor skills for independent eating
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Oral motor skills for chewing, and swallowing
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Muscle tone, strength, and overall movement patterns
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Overall regulation during mealtimes
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Posture, positioning, and alignment for mealtimes
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Sensory responses to food (textures, tastes, temperatures)
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Mealtime routines, behaviors, and caregiver–child interaction
Following the evaluation, you will receive a detailed written care plan outlining individualized recommendations and next steps. This plan can be shared with your healthcare provider to support coordinated care.
Ongoing support is included through secure online messaging.
What to Expect at Your First Appointment (PDF)
Locations available:
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Home Visits in Fairfield County, CT & Northern Westchester, NY
Pediatric Follow Up Visits
We build on your child’s progress by assessing:
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How feeding is evolving, refining your care plan as needed, and providing continued hands-on, individualized therapy.
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Each visit is tailored to support ongoing development, strengthen skills, and guide you with practical strategies you can confidently carry into daily routines.
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Ongoing support through secure messaging remains included between visits.
Often recommend a mix of in-home and virtual visits - to be discussed in detail with your provider.
Locations available:
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Home visits in Fairfield County, CT & Northern Westchester, NY (see locations page for specific towns)
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Virtual visits
Consultations
Starting Solids - 45 minute virtual consultation
Feeling unsure or anxious about where to start with starting solids? Let's chat! Schedule a consultation to make a plan. We will go through the ins and outs of what you need to know, what to buy before starting.
Picky Eating - 45 minute virtual consultation
All children can go through a picky phase. How you respond to it can determine whether it is just a phase or a year(s) long issue. If you are struggling with how to handle picky behaviors at the dinner table, let's find some time to connect and talk through the best ways to respond.