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Feeding Therapy
Feeding Therapy starts with a comprehensive feeding and oral-motor evaluation. We look at the whole child when assessing and developing treatment plans. We do not use one approach, rather we take in individualized approach uses many different strategies.
Signs one may benefit from Feeding therapy:
difficulty with breastfeeding or bottle feeding
infants transitioning to solids
transitioning to different textures
limited diet
difficulty gaining weight
Eats only certain textures, such as soft food or crunchy food
takes a long time to eat
difficulty chewing and/or swallowing
coughs and/or gags while eating or drinking
drooling and/or liquid coming out of mouth
Orofacial Myology
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) are atypical adaptive patterns of oral and facial muscles as it relates to speech, dentition, chewing/bolus collection, swallowing, and overall mental and physical health.
We work with children, teens and adults to improve oral habits. With myofunctional therapy we work on facial and tongue exercises to improve oral rest posture (making sure your tongue, lips and jaw are correctly placed
Areas Myofunctional therapy can help
Improving noxious oral habits (thumb sucking, nail biting)
Open mouth posture
Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs)
Drooling
Low and forward resting tongue
Dental malocclusions
Tongue thrust
Dental malocclusions
TMJD/TMJ pain
Sleep apnea
Our services
Feeding Therapy
Feeding Therapy starts with a comprehensive feeding and oral-motor evaluation. We look at the whole child when assessing and developing treatment plans. We do not use one approach, rather we take in individualized approach uses many different strategies.
Orofacial Myology
An orofacial myofunctional disorder occurs when an abnormal lip, jaw, or tongue position is present during rest, swallowing, or speech. Problems that result from OMDs may include pain in the face and neck, poor sleep due to breathing difficulties, or ongoing issues after dental surgery or orthodontic work.
“It was always difficult for me to ask for assistance, but with Jessica Hutter’s help, I was able to regain focus and receive the care I needed.”
— OLIVIA R.,
CLIENT
