Nutrition plays a crucial role in overall health and development, impacting everything from brain function to motor skills and speech. At SPGCT, we recognize that feeding and therapy go hand in hand, which is why our multidisciplinary team works together to support individuals facing feeding challenges, sensory aversions, motor difficulties, and swallowing disorders.
Our feeding therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists collaborate to ensure mealtimes are safer, more enjoyable, and developmentally supportive. Here’s how each therapy plays a role in fostering better nutrition and feeding experiences:
✅ Speech Therapy: Supports oral motor skills and swallowing safety, ensuring individuals can chew and swallow food effectively without risk.
✅ Occupational Therapy: Aids in sensory processing, self-feeding skills, and fine motor coordination needed for using utensils and grasping different food textures.
✅ Feeding Therapy: Creates positive mealtime experiences, encourages individuals to try new foods, and helps overcome feeding-related challenges.
Proper nutrition is essential for cognitive development, speech progress, motor coordination, and overall well-being. By addressing feeding challenges holistically, we empower families to create healthy and enjoyable mealtime routines that support long-term independence.
🥕 Join Us in Celebrating National Nutrition Month!
This March, let’s highlight the importance of nutrition in child development and therapy. What’s your favorite nutritious meal or snack? Share your ideas in the comments and inspire others to make healthy choices!
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