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Pediatric Rehabilitation - Feeding Program

What is it?
A feeding evaluation may be needed if mealtime is becoming frustrating or if your child has difficulty gaining weight, drinking from a bottle, or eating solid foods. It may also be necessary if your child has frequent coughing and gagging episodes or if your child is a picky eater. Speech therapists and occupational therapists work together to find the cause of your child’s difficulties and plan treatment strategies for your family.

Treatments

  • Individual or team evaluations
  • Videofluoroscopic swallowing studies -- a moving X-ray while your child eats and drinks
  • Oral motor therapy to target tongue and/or jaw weakness or incoordination
  • Oral sensory therapy to target awareness of where food is in the mouth as well as to increase tolerance to a wide variety of flavors and textures

Benefits

  • A comprehensive approach to feeding with therapists trained in the SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Program.
  • Referral and team collaboration with pediatric dietitians.
  • Contact with your child’s physician regarding their progress.
  • A team approach with family and caregivers that increases the child’s success.

Referrals
All you need is an order from your doctor, doctor’s assistant or nurse practitioner. To set up your initial appointment, please call 320-229-4976 or 800-835-6652.


Contact Us

Rehabilitation Center - CentraCare Health Plaza
1900 CentraCare Circle
St. Cloud, MN 56303

Phone Numbers:
Rehab Center - Adult
(320) 229-4922
Neck & Back Program
(320) 229-4922
Rehabilitation Medicine Physicians
(320) 229-4944
Pediatric Rehabilitation
(320) 229-4976

Inpatient Rehabilitation - St. Cloud Hospital
1406 Sixth Avenue North
St. Cloud, MN 56303
Phone: (320) 251-2700, ext. 55740

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