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Sensory Feeding

Sensory Feeding

Many children treated in OT for sensory integration disorders experience difficulties with feeding. Sensory issues are often overlooked, or misinterpreted as behavioural problems. Here at OT4KIDS we can assess the possible different causes of food refusal and food selectivity, to try and ensure a proper understanding of the feeding problem. We will consider sensory, motor, psychological and medical issues that may all coexist and lead to feeding problems. By understanding the underlying issues causing feeding difficulties, the correct treatment approach which most suits your child can be chosen and they can be referred to the professional who can best meet their needs. If the child feeding difficulties are found to be sensory based, then we can help them through a sensory integration approach. 

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What are feeding and swallowing disorders?

Feeding disorders include problems gathering food and getting ready to suck, chew, or swallow it. For example, a child who cannot pick up food and get it to her mouth or cannot completely close her lips to keep food from falling out of her mouth may have a feeding disorder.

Swallowing disorders, also called dysphasia, can occur at different stages in the swallowing process:

Oral Phase
Pharyngeal phase
Oesophageal phase

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What are some signs or symptoms of feeding and swallowing disorders in children?

We can address sensory issues related to feeding in children with a variety of diagnoses and ages – from cerebral palsy to subtle developmental issues and from 6 months

Children with feeding and swallowing problems have a wide variety of symptoms. Not all signs and symptoms are present in every child.

The following are signs and symptoms of feeding and swallowing problems in very young children:

  • arching or stiffening of the body during feeding
  • irritability or lack of alertness during feeding
  • refusing food or liquid
  • long feeding times (e.g., more than 30 minutes)
  • gurgly, hoarse, or breathy voice quality
  • frequent spitting up or vomiting
  • less than normal weight gain or growth

Who Can Benefit from Sensory Feeding ?

Picky Eaters or Food Avoiders
Children with Sensory Processing Issues
Children with Feeding or Swallowing Disorders
Children with Feeding or Swallowing Disorders
delays in speech, language or motor skills

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SENSORY INTEGRATION THERAPY?

Experienced & Certified ABA Therapists – Compassionate professionals trained in evidence-based techniques
Fun & Engaging Therapy Sessions – Play-based learning that keeps children motivated
Collaborative Approach – We work closely with families, teachers, and other therapists for well-rounded support
Communication and social skill challenges
Progress Tracking & Goal Setting – Continuous assessments to ensure measurable improvements
Improves Oral Motor Builds Tolerance Reduces Anxiety Encourages Eating Habits

Works on chewing, tongue movement, and safe swallowing to support both sensory and physical feeding development.

Therapy helps children accept a wider variety of foods by reducing fear and discomfort caused by sensory input.

Makes eating a more positive experience by lowering pressure, encouraging curiosity, and setting achievable goals.

Promotes confidence and routine so children can eat alongside family and peers more comfortably and socially.

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Why Choose Us

We are providing quality Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Special Education, Psychological services and Pediatric Physiotherapy services by experienced therapist under supervision of well known Occupational Therapist Dr Arpan Kumar, who has more than 18 years of experience in handling the children with various difficulties. He is a certified HWT expert in Handwriting from USA. He has passion to work with children with different abilities.

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Testimonials

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Yadav Badri

OT4KIDS center is the Best occupational Therapy, speech therapy and special education Center in Delhi-NCR . As my nephew has recovered from Autism. Earlier he was having utistic features and had no speech. My nephew took occupational Therapy and speech therapy at OT4KIDS Pediatric Therapy Center. Now he is living normal life & going in a normal school. Staff is very nice and polite. There is transparency or I can say there is transparent environment for therapy sessions so parents can see from waiting area whatever happened in side the therapy session. Specially thanks to Dr Arpan sir and full team of OT4KIDS
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Saloni Haryson

OT4KIDS is a nurturing and supportive center dedicated to helping children through occupational therapy. Dr. Arpan and his team especially Dr.Shubhanshi are not only highly skilled but also incredibly compassionate, ensuring that every child receives the care and attention they need to thrive. Their welcoming environment makes it easy for both children and parents to feel comfortable and supported throughout the therapy process.
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Rohit Sharma

Thanks a lot Dr. Arpan sir and whole team OT4KIDS center for your good effort and consultant. I have joined class for my son Harsh for occupational therapy in the month of October 2024 and today after 4 month completion I am feeling better because my son is completely fit. When I joined class to my son he was not able to understand clearly and was not able to speak a sentence.also he was not seated at a place quietly and didn't have focus on aims, but now he is clearly speaking sentences and understands everything and sits quietly in the class and home. I also suggest every parent who has the problem in child please come to the OT4KIDS center and join class. I am again saying thanks to Dr. Arpan sir and team OT4KIDS center🙏
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Shalu Sharma

One of the best therapy centre for kids. I have visited 3-4 centre for my Autistic child, but he was not showing ang significance change even after a year of therapy. When I consulted OT4KIDS with Dr Arpan. He assesed my child thoroughly and explained his condition. Started working on specific area and after only 3 months child started improving. Thank you Dr Arpan and team for always guiding and supporting all the time.
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Abhishek Gupta

I wanted to share my thoughts on ot4kids.From the welcoming staff to the attentive doctors everything was top-notch, special thanks to Kanchan mam her dedication and compassion towards kids is commendable so much experience in handling children and impressive work and also so much cooperative. Arpan sir guidence is very helpful for the kids and the staff. Overall best clinic for Autistic spectrum disorder.
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