Feeding Evaluation

Feeding and Swallowing Evaluation

Does your child struggle at mealtimes? Do they have habits of picky eating and problems feeding that cause you worry, frustration, and confusion? Your child may benefit from feeding therapy, provided by a licensed speech language pathologist. Complete this short 10 question quiz to find out if you qualify for an evaluation.
Your child demonstrates meltdown behaviors at the dining table, such as hitting, kicking, yelling, throwing food, hiding, refusing food, repeatedly attempting to leave the table, tantrums, etc.

YesNo
Your child frequently gags, vomits, excessively coughs, arches their back, or 'chokes' during meals.

YesNo
Mealtimes for your child last more than 30 minutes on a regular basis.

YesNo
Your child struggles with basic feeding skills including difficulty with straw or cup drinking, difficulty holding/ manipulating silverware, difficulty grasping foods, difficulty bringing foods to mouth.

YesNo
Your child avoids certain food groups/textures and will demonstrate an aversion when exposed to those foods (e.g. gagging, sneezing, cringing, wiping hands, looking away/covering face, etc.)

YesNo
The way food is presented matters a lot to your child, and they may become very upset at the sight of certain foods, if foods are touching, or if the food/drink is served from the "wrong" dish.

YesNo
Your child wants to eat the same foods, prepared the same way, every day until suddenly they can no longer stand that food.

YesNo
Your child barely eats meals, but frequently asks for snacks.

YesNo
Your child struggles greatly to chew and swallow certain textures of foods.

YesNo
Your child struggles to recognize their body's cues about whether they are hungry or full.

YesNo
If you selected "Yes" more than x4 times, you would benefit from a Feeding and Swallowing Evaluation.
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Feeding and Swallowing Evaluation