FEEDING THERAPY
Support for safer, calmer, more confident mealtimes
Feeding therapy explores the skills and experiences involved in eating and drinking. An individualized assessment helps determine appropriate support for food variety, feeding skills, or mealtime participation, including referral when needed.
A focused, family-centered approach
Each service begins with understanding the child’s strengths, needs, routines, and family priorities. From there, the team builds goals that support real progress.
Limited food variety
Explore factors that may affect a child’s food choices and identify appropriate, individualized next steps.
Texture transitions
Consider the child’s feeding skills and comfort when assessing readiness for different food textures.
Oral-motor feeding skills
Assess movements involved in eating and drinking and determine whether targeted support is appropriate.
Mealtime routines
Discuss seating, the mealtime environment, and family routines that may affect participation.
Gagging or coughing concerns
Share these concerns with a qualified healthcare professional to determine the appropriate assessment and next steps.
Reducing pressure around food
Explore approaches that respect the child’s cues and support a more comfortable mealtime experience.
How we involve families
Caregivers are central to feeding progress. The team helps families understand what is happening at mealtimes and build supportive strategies for home.
- Clear goals and progress updates
- Caregiver collaboration and coaching
- Strategies that can be used during everyday routines
- Support across home, school, clinic, and community settings when appropriate
In-network funders
Axis currently lists the following in-network funders: TRICARE, Aetna, Amerigroup, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Iowa Total Care, Midlands Choice, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, and UMR.
Coverage and authorization requirements can vary by plan, so families should connect with Axis for benefit-specific guidance.
Steps to get started
A simple path from first question to the right support.
1. Reach Out
Tell us about your child and your goals.
2. Schedule a Visit
Meet the team and explore the right services.
3. Build Your Plan
We create recommendations around your child.
4. Start Your Journey
Begin care with a collaborative team.
Ready to talk about Feeding Therapy?
Connect with the Axis team and take the next step toward support for your child and family.