Thrive offers services specifically for feeding, swallowing, and oral development, including the following:

• Pediatric feeding therapy encompassing:

  • Oral motor and myofunctional skills related to feeding

  • Sensory motor feeding therapy (i.e. selective or "picky" eating)

• Pediatric swallowing therapy (dysphagia)

  • Oral and pharyngeal phase dysphagia

• Supporting families during medically directed tube weaning

  • With focus on safe oral skill development, feeding progression, and collaboration with the child’s medical team

• Feeding and oral motor function related to possible oral restrictions, with emphasis on function, coordination, and feeding performance

  • Evaluation focuses on functional feeding skills rather than structural diagnosis, which is determined by a trained medical provider

• Functional support related to oral function, breathing patterns, and feeding development

  • With referral to appropriate medical providers for airway concerns when indicated

• Parent coaching and caregiver education

• Private in-home, daycare, and school-based therapy services