• Yes

• Occupational therapist
• Social worker
• Speech-language pathologist

AZ+A’s responsive feeding therapy program is relationship-based and rooted in the DIR model. At AZ+A therapists partner with families to help children overcome motor, sensory, and emotional challenges related to mealtimes. AZ+A's team of caring professionals take a collaborative approach to treatment, working with a child's family, school, and medical team.

• In-home
• Outpatient clinic

AZ+A has an intensive tube-weaning program.

• Yes

• Occupational therapist
• Speech-language pathologist

Our therapy goals are developed with the family and caregivers are educated and coached to apply strategies to improve feeding behaviors and carry skills to the home. We utilize a child centered and responsive approach geared at helping children improve their oral-motor skills and sensory feeding behaviors.

• Outpatient clinic
• Hospital

• Yes

• Speech-language pathologist

I use a responsive, family-centered, trust-based approach to feeding therapy. A child should lead the learning process and trust that adults will offer appropriate experiences to support him or her along the way. My treatment approach includes a strong focus not only on building a child’s skills, but on empowering parents and caregivers with knowledge. I believe judgment has no place in this process. My mission is to help families fill mealtimes with joy, connection, and nourishment.

• Early intervention
• In-home

• Yes

Our diverse team of clinicians believe in creating positive mealtime experiences while utilizing a responsive feeding approach. We integrate play whenever possible, facilitate self regulation, and address postural control. We know caregiver involvement and support are important to longterm success.

• Early intervention
• Outpatient clinic

We have 2 locations in Chicago and 1 in Downers Grove. We also offer individual nutrition services.

• Yes

• Occupational therapist

Core Pediatric Therapy is a private therapy clinic that offers specialized occupational therapy services for infants and children of all ages, and variety of diagnoses and concern areas including tethered oral tissues (TOTS), oral facial myofunctional, feeding/swallowing difficulties, and picky eating. We use a variety of specialized assessment and treatment techniques to help find the underlying causes of your child's difficulties and work toward improving function, safety, and joy of eating!

• Outpatient clinic

• Yes

Courtney Chapman, Ltd. provides family-centered, responsive feeding therapy for infants, toddlers, and children. We understand that feeding involves the entire family, so we prioritize partnering with families and caregivers to foster children’s’ independence and positive mealtime experiences. We specialize in treating children with feeding aversions and oral-motor skill delays.

• Early intervention
• In-home

• No

Dr. Kirk Kollmann and Dr. Cissy Furusho are pediatric dentists specializing in working with children who are fearful and with parents who do not want to sedate their children or use general anesthesia. We are both Diplomats with the American Board of Pediatric Dentists. and are laser certified with the Academy of Laser Dentistry and the American Laser Study Club. We pride ourselves on doing a thorough examination prior to releasing any frenums and are love to collaborate with other specialists.

• Other

We have private consultation rooms so mother and infant can feed immediately following a release.

• Yes

• Speech-language pathologist

We use routines and family centered approaches.
We use SOS, Ellyn Satter principles, and Joan Arvedson

• Early intervention
• In-home

• Yes

• Occupational therapist
• Speech-language pathologist

The feeding team at this practice uses a responsive feeding approach, drawing inspiration from the Get Permission approach, the Division of Responsibility, and early child mental health and sensory integration techniques as relevant to feeding. The lead occupational therapist has advanced practice certification in feeding and swallowing disorders, as well as recognition as a Certified Lactation Counselor.

• Early intervention
• In-home
• Outpatient clinic
• Other

• Yes

• Developmental therapist
• Occupational therapist
• Physical therapist
• Social worker
• Speech-language pathologist

HPT has earned & held the trust of families & physicians for nearly 30 years. Founded by Christina Morrissey, MS., CCC-SLP speech language pathologist/feeding therapist, we strongly believe in a responsive feeding approach. Several SLPs and OTs on our team of over 50 therapists help children with feeding delays. Christina & her team also are qualified to help infants in their feeding journey. As a multi-disc team with PT/OT/SP/FDG/DT/COUNSELING/THER PRESCHOOL, we treat the whole child.

• Outpatient clinic
• Other

2 professionally designed centers with feeding therapists at both: Westmont & Woodridge

• Yes

• Occupational therapist

Trabajo mediante enfoque de Integración sensorial y estoy aprendiendo conociendo sobre la practica y el enfoque de alimentación receptiva-

• Outpatient clinic

• Yes

• Speech-language pathologist

My journey as a feeding therapist began back in 1989 when I worked at La Rabida Children's Hospital in Chicago. Aside from my work with the medically complex in-patient population there I also was involved in the start of the Failure to Thrive Outpatient Clinic which incorporated nutrition and family dynamics. My philosophy has changed over time but has always included a whole child and family approach and has always incorporated what we now call a "responsive feeding" approach/component.

• Outpatient clinic

I also see clients at Therapediatrics Family Center in Vernon Hills.

• Yes

• Occupational therapist
• Psychologist
• Social worker
• Speech-language pathologist

We strive to provide help, healing, and caring services that support and strengthen children, families, and community. At JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies we meet a family where they are to provide feeding supports that incorporate family values and culture, while helping a child find joy and nourishment in meal times. Our multidisciplinary team allows us to support the whole child with sensory, motor, and emotional development.

• Early intervention
• In-home
• Outpatient clinic

Additional clinic site: 6639 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

• Yes

• Occupational therapist
• Speech-language pathologist

KiCD’s specially trained speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists treat children (infants to teens) with feeding difficulties associated with tethered oral tissue (TOTs), oral motor skills, sensory processing difficulties, and other conditions.
KCD’s Nourish feeding therapy program takes a developmental/child-led approach to feeding, leading to more positive and successful eating experiences for children and their families.

• Outpatient clinic

Over 30 years in the community. Therapists with 20 years of feeding therapy experience.

• Yes

• Speech-language pathologist

I always start with understanding the family's concerns and goals for their child. I work closely educating and empowering parents as they are the most important member of the child’s team, aside from the child themselves. I use a responsive feeding approach and focus on treating the whole child. It is my goal to help children thrive and make mealtimes more enjoyable for all. My specialty training includes SOS Approach to Feeding, Feeding: A Sensory Motor Approach, Beckman Oral Motor, and TOTS.

• Outpatient clinic

I am a certified lactation counselor and orofacial myofunctional therapist.

• Yes

• Occupational therapist

Our goal is to support families of all kinds in development, growth, and well-being. Our approach is collaborative and family-focused to ensure outcomes are sustainable and tailored to your needs.
NeeflaOT is a neurodiversity-affirming practice, using strengths-based approaches to achieve family and individual goals.

• In-home

• Yes
• No

• Occupational therapist
• Physical therapist
• Psychologist
• Social worker
• Speech-language pathologist

It is completely dependent on the child- which I believe aligns best with the responsive feeding approach! However, we have therapists who are trained in SOS feeding, Beckmann treatments.
We believe in a comprehensive approach to the WHOLE child!

• Early intervention
• In-home
• Outpatient clinic

Several locations!

• Yes

• Speech-language pathologist

We absolutely value a child's right to respect their body and have fun exploring foods along the way.

• Outpatient clinic
• Hospital

• Yes

• Occupational therapist

As a clinical lactation counselor and a pediatric occupational therapist with 14 years of experience, I help families reach their feeding and development goals. I have a holistic and whole body approach that has been developed through specialized training in infant development, lactation, sensory integration, feeding therapy, tongue tie, oral motor assessment and intervention. With this skill set I am able to offer you comprehensive feeding support.

• In-home
• Other

Feeding therapy, lactation, and development, serving Mount Pleasant and the Greater Charleston, SC.

• No

• Occupational therapist

We use a team approach to assessing and diagnosing feeding difficulties. We have OT, SLP and a dietitian specializing in feeding difficulties. We work closely with your provider to find the best solution to your child's feeding difficulty. We have therapists trained in many specialized therapy treatment techniques to best suite the needs of your family and infant/child.

• Outpatient clinic
• Hospital

• No

• Physician

We provide dental care for infants and children in a caring environment. Our office specialized in releasing tethered oral ties (TOTs) for infants and children in the states of Iowa and surrounding states.

• Outpatient clinic
• Hospital

• Yes

• Speech-language pathologist

At Picky Eaters Anonymous, we believe is helping children become independent and confident eaters by utilizing an individualized approach specific to your child and their needs. We use a blended approach of systematic desensitization, food chaining and responsive feeding mixed with a ton of fun!

• Early intervention
• In-home
• Outpatient clinic

I provide Telehealth therapy services in several different states (ME,CO,NY,MD,TX)

• Yes

• Speech-language pathologist

I treat children (teens as well!) using both behavioral and sensory techniques. I do not believe that "one size fits all", and feel that you need to look at each person as an individual to determine what therapy approach may be best. There may be sensory components, oral motor concerns, medicals issues, or behavioral pieces that need to be taken into consideration prior to putting together a treatment plan.

• In-home
• Outpatient clinic
• Other

• Yes

• Speech-language pathologist

Play to Learn is a boutique therapeutic practice that enhances foundational developmental skills and allows children and parents to thrive through focused, individualized care. My philosophy takes a holistic viewpoint to understand the whole child. My goal is to empower parents and caregivers with strategies and resources. I welcome the child and adult into the therapeutic space because, as partners, we can achieve so much more!

• Outpatient clinic

• Yes

• Speech-language pathologist

Working with families to help overcome feeding and communication difficulties in a gentle, family-centred approach free of pressure or judgement. Bringing the joy back to mealtimes

• Early intervention
• In-home
• Outpatient clinic
• Hospital
• Other

• Yes

• Occupational therapist

Dr. Eliza Binstock and OT team strongly believe in responsive feeding, including minimizing pressure tactics, empathizing, modeling, and having fun during mealtime. Setting loving boundaries around mealtime schedules and food offerings are also including in our approach.

• Early intervention
• Outpatient clinic

• Yes

• Speech-language pathologist

I teach positive feeding and mealtime experiences through a family-centered approach. I use responsive feeding techniques and base therapy on clinical research as well as experience. I enjoy tailoring feeding therapy to each individual family and assist families in connecting and communicating with each other to make eating fun and enjoyable for all!

• Early intervention
• In-home
• Other

• Yes

• Occupational therapist

We utilize a responsive approach to feeding therapy while serving the whole family unit. Our philosophy and practice is based on family systems theory and the idea feeding and eating are co-occupations between the child and their providers. We value building a strong therapeutic alliance between family members and team members to promote lasting changes in the feeding therapy process.

• In-home
• Outpatient clinic

The Roots Motto
We eat for pleasure, say no anytime, are adventurous, make a mess, and have fun!

• Yes

• Occupational therapist
• Registered dietician

We partner with you to serve the needs of your whole family! We find the root causes of feeding challenges and treat them so you can experience joy at mealtimes.

• In-home
• Outpatient clinic
• Other

We look forward to meeting you!

• Yes

• Speech-language pathologist

Hi, we are a small specialized practice. We specialize in the area of oromyofunctional therapy for little ones before and after tongue and lip tie release surgeries. We also treat school age through adults.

• In-home
• Outpatient clinic

• Yes

• Speech-language pathologist

Our clinical programs meet the specialized needs of infants, children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

Food is not meant to be something that causes anxiety or pressure. It is meant to be something enjoyed by all our senses and to fuel our minds and bodies.

• Early intervention
• In-home
• Outpatient clinic

• Yes

• Speech-language pathologist

Empowering parents to understand and respond to their child’s needs is at the core of our practice philosophy. As a teletherapy provider, we work hand in hand with parents to help them identify and respond to their child’s cues and behaviors. We support children from birth through adolescence and believe in meeting children where they’re at and providing adequate supports to help them progress.

• In-home
• Other

We provide teletherapy to children in select states, including Illinois

• Yes

• Occupational therapist
• Social worker
• Speech-language pathologist

The Center for Speech & Language Development provides a family-based, child-centered responsive feeding approach to create a positive mealtime experience. Play and achievement of developmental milestones is woven into each session to target success and decrease stress for longterm nutrition and joy around food. We are SOS trained.

• Early intervention
• In-home
• Outpatient clinic

• Yes

• Speech-language pathologist

At TFI, We support parents and caregivers who don’t want to be just a “provider” but instead, a participant in their child’s growth and development. It’s time to “help your child blossom into their FULL potential.”

We believe that parents/caregivers are the biggest and most important component when it comes to feeding therapy. We hold parent coaching, near and dear, because they know their kiddos best and spend the most time with them. We want parents to be full time participants from DAY ONE

• Early intervention
• In-home
• Other

• Yes

• Speech-language pathologist

We work within a multidisciplinary clinic utilizing the expertise of those professions needed to ensure the child is obtaining all the benefits of their knowledge. We believe the parent is a team member to ensure that feeding skills learned can be practiced at home. Children come to the practice with varied skills, and learning what may be needed to develop safe, efficient and developmentally appropriate feeding is a goal.

• Outpatient clinic