Policies and Procedures
Consistency Matters
Feeding, swallowing and myofunctional therapy work best when sessions occur regularly.
Once therapy begins, families are encouraged to maintain a consistent schedule to support progress, caregiver education, and skill carry-over. We recognize that some children and families have ongoing or dynamic medical needs that may involve frequent illness, medical appointments and/or hospitalizations, and flexibility is provided when necessary. If frequent cancellations occur, outside of medical necessity, scheduling may be adjusted to ensure availability for families who are ready to engage consistently.
If you must cancel or reschedule occasionally, please provide a minimum of 24-hour notice.
Following an evaluation, a personalized plan of care will be developed based on your child's specific feeding needs. A written evaluation report outlining impressions and recommendations is typically provided within one week of the evaluation. This report will include treatment goals, strategies, home programming, and any referrals and/or recommendations.
Therapy is commonly recommended in structured blocks (such as 12 sessions or approximately 3 months) to allow for measurable progress but is ultimately based on your child's individual needs. At the conclusion of each block period, or sooner if progress warrants, progress is reviewed and your child's plan of care is updated.
For children receiving longer-term services, a re-evaluation is recommended and will be completed at least annually to assess progress, update goals, and ensure continued medical and developmental appropriateness of care.
Plan of Care and Progress Reviews
Privacy and Confidentiality
Thrive Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Therapy, LLC complies with HIPAA regulations and maintains strict confidentiality of all client information.