by Keegan Warrington | Oct 24, 2020 | Early Intervention, Feeding Therapy
Feeding Therapy Insight As a pediatric speech-language pathologist with special interest in feeding and swallowing disorders, I have encountered a wide range of ages of children who present with difficulties surrounding feeding and mealtimes for a variety of... 
by Keegan Warrington | Oct 24, 2020 | Feeding Therapy
The holidays bring so much! More Family, More Food, More Time Off, More Stuff! And More FOOD! If you have a picky eater, you know way before a meal is served, or food is offered, that your picky eater won’t be happy. Of course, we all want to avoid meltdowns, let... 
by Keegan Warrington | Oct 22, 2020 | Feeding Therapy
Chatterboxes’ therapists work with children and their families to develop age-appropriate feeding skills and promote positive mealtime behaviors so as to foster healthy feeding habits during the critical early stages of a child’s life. Our feeding therapy program... 
by Keegan Warrington | Oct 22, 2020 | Feeding Therapy
The below feeding skills may be a helpful guide as you work through mealtimes with your young child: Age: Birth to 4-6 Months Nipple Feeding: (breast or bottle Hand on bottle during feeding (4-6 Months) Parent-Infant interaction Age: 6 – 9 Month Spoon feeding for thin... 
by Keegan Warrington | Oct 22, 2020 | Feeding Therapy
Children have a natural drive for independence and control from a very young age, especially when it comes to eating. By allowing your child to self-feed and participate as fully as possible in their meal, you create valuable opportunities for children to be exposed... 