During assessment and treatment, we may examine:
- Oral motor strength and coordination
- Swallowing safety and efficiency
- Cranial nerve function
- Primitive reflex integration and neurological development
- Sensory processing and food acceptance
- Postural stability and body awareness
- Mealtime behaviors and learned feeding patterns
- Previous medical or feeding experiences that may contribute to feeding anxiety or avoidance
Specialized Feeding Therapy Techniques
Treatment plans are uniquely curated based on each child’s needs and may incorporate:
- Advanced oral motor therapy
- Neurodevelopmental approaches to feeding
- Sensory-based feeding interventions
- SOS Approach to Feeding principles
- Sensory Point Kinesiology Taping (KT Taping) for oral motor support
- Therapeutic strategies to improve oral awareness, coordination, and swallowing function
- Family education and home program development
NMES in Feeding Therapy
When clinically appropriate, AmpCare may be incorporated into treatment. AmpCare uses gentle neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to help activate and strengthen the muscles involved in swallowing. This specialized intervention can be used alongside traditional therapy techniques to support improved swallowing function.
Meet The Therapist
Megan Williams is a pediatric speech-language pathologist with advanced training and experience in feeding and swallowing therapy for children with neurological and developmental needs. She takes a compassionate, family-centered approach, working closely with caregivers to understand each child’s unique strengths, challenges, and mealtime goals. When clinically appropriate, Megan may incorporate AmpCare, a specialized therapy that uses gentle electrical stimulation to help activate and strengthen the muscles involved in swallowing. She is passionate about helping children develop safer, more confident feeding skills while making therapy practical and supportive for the whole family.
