Pediatric Feeding
Picky Eaters | Meeting Developmental Milestones | Breast & Bottle Feeding
Does your child seem to prefer a very limited range of foods, such as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, crackers, or other select foods? Have you tried introducing a variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables, or proteins without much success?
Mealtimes can also feel challenging when children need frequent reminders or distractions to continue eating, or when parents feel unsure how to support progress in a positive and sustainable way.
Feeding challenges are common, and support is available to help children expand food variety, develop confidence with eating, and create more positive mealtime experiences for the whole family.
Do you want to feel more confident supporting your child as they move through feeding milestones? Feeding development can bring many questions, including when and how to introduce purees or textured foods, how to support cup and straw drinking, and what approaches best fit your child’s developmental stage.
Feeding concerns may also arise during infancy, such as difficulty with breast or bottle feeding, concerns related to oral ties, coughing or choking during feeds, difficulty maintaining comfort during feeding, or challenges with weight gain. Premature birth and other medical factors may also impact early feeding development.
For children ages two and older, feeding challenges may include coughing or choking during meals, slow or selective eating, drooling, or changes in voice quality during or after eating.
Denise provides feeding therapy and parent/caregiver coaching to support safety, efficiency, variety, independence, and positive mealtime experiences.
Clients are invited to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to determine whether services are a good fit.
Denise Faicco specializes in pediatric feeding therapy and is trained in the SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach to Feeding. She has completed advanced SOS trainings with a focus on supporting children with selective eating patterns, including those on the autism spectrum.
Her clinical work is grounded in evidence-based practice and emphasizes supporting children and families in developing safe, functional, and positive feeding experiences.
Denise places a strong focus on caregiver education and collaboration, with the goal of helping families feel informed, confident, and supported throughout the feeding process.