Feeding and swallowing services:

• Collaborative interdisciplinary assessment for infants/children/youth having difficulty eating
• Problem solving issues related to poor weight gain, choking and coughing during feeding, and other areas of concern.
• These therapists work in consultation with the family physician and/or Paediatrician and a dietician as needed to meet the needs of each individual child.
• A service that can assist if you have concerns for your child in the area of feeding including:
  • Poor oral motor control
  • Limited diet or refusal of many foods
  • Food allergies that limit intake
  • Structural deformities
  • Muscle tone issues and/or positioning difficulties
  • Gastrointestinal issues (reflux)
  • Behavioural/social issues

Feeding and swallowing team

The team consists of an Occupational Therapist, Speech–Language Pathologist, Physiotherapist and a Social Worker with consultation from a physician, Paediatrician and/or dietician

Feeding and swallowing services include:

• Evaluation of the infant/child’s feeding and swallowing skills.
• Assessment carried out during a typical feeding time in a natural environment.
• Ongoing support provided to the family, other caregivers and the primary therapists.
• Intervention could include individual and group training, parent education

Referral to feeding and swallowing services:

• Call: One Kids Place: 1-866-626-9100 You will be given a date and time for a full intake from OKP Central Intake service
• Online: Download the Referral Form and mail or fax to One Kids Place
• Referrals can be made by a parent/caregiver, family physician, Paediatrician, or third party referrals with parent consent

Feeding and swallowing PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

• Completion of a pre-assessment referral form is required
• The child/youth must reside in the District of Nipissing, Muskoka or Parry Sound
• Children and youth are eligible up to 19 years of age