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There are many types of feeding disorders: Picky eating, muscle-based, medically-involved, dysphagia, and sensory-based.
There are many types of feeding disorders: Picky eating, muscle-based, medically-involved, dysphagia, and sensory-based. You can learn more about these disorders below. If your child suffers from one of these feeding disorders, Heidi Miller Speech & Associates can help you.
Heidi is the author and creator of the HMS Feeding Protocol. After decades of specialized training and experience, she has become one of the foremost pediatric feeding specialists in northern New Jersey. If you are an SLP or OT and are interested in this protocol, all of her expertise is available for you at www.helppickyeaters.com.
Picky Eating – When a child has a very narrow repertoire of foods they will eat
Muscle-Based – When oral musculature (hypotonia or hypertonia) impacts feeding
Medically-Involved – Feeding problems as a result of medical conditions and history
Dysphagia – (medical term for swallowing dysfunction) can occur in the oral phase of the swallow or in the paryngeal phase both types may require intervention.
Sensory-Based – When a child’s sensory system impacts feeding
Sensory Food Aversion – Sensory feeding program not solely based on a medical condition
ARFID – Avoidant/restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Heidi specializes in treatment of children diagnosed with ARFID
HMS Feeding Protocol For Expanding Repetoire
This intensive feeding program is highly customized to your child and family. It is about resetting expectations for the WHOLE family regarding food and how your child reacts to it.
