Written by Molly Polacco MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, CNT, NTMTC, BSC-C Published September 4, 2026 In collaboration with Rifton.com Effective speech therapy goals for pediatric feeding and swallowing begin with a thorough assessment and reflect what matters to the child and family. For SLPs working in feeding therapy, well-designed goals should be individualized, functional, measurable, and… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Feeding
What My Daughter’s Feeding Tube Taught Me as a Feeding Therapist
Written by Molly Polacco, MS, CCC-SLP, CNT, NTMTC, CLC As a seasoned clinician with about a decade of pediatric acute care experience, I saw my fair share of feeding tubes. They didn’t scare me. I often recommended them after swallow studies, praised their use in the NICU to ensure infant-driven feeding practices were utilized… Read more »
What Psychological Disorders Are Associated With Pediatric Feeding Disorders?
Updated July 7, 2026 Author: Jill Baker What Psychological Disorders Are Associated With Pediatric Feeding Disorders? What is Mind–Body Connection in Pediatric Feeding Disorders? Pediatric feeding disorders (PFD) are complex conditions that affect a child’s ability to eat safely, efficiently or age‑appropriately. Pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) is defined as impaired oral intake that is not… Read more »
Key Approaches to Feeding Disorders
Pediatric feeding disorders are highly complex, and no single treatment approach works for every child. Effective intervention depends on the specific feeding challenges, the child’s developmental profile, the therapist’s expertise, and the family’s unique needs. Below is a clear overview of several widely used, evidence‑informed treatment approaches. These approaches are not listed in order… Read more »
How to Provide Collaborative Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorders
Updated July 7, 2026 Author: Jill Baker How to Provide Collaborative Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorders How to Can Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists Collaborate in the Treating Pediatric Feeding Disorder? A multidisciplinary approach to pediatric feeding disorders involving speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists is essential. SLPs often assess swallowing… Read more »