Does my child need feeing therapy or nutritional support therapy?

Understanding how feeding therapy and nutritional support work — and how they differ — can help you get the most effective care for your child. Feeding therapy focuses on building the physical and sensory skills children need for successful and enjoyable eating. Nutritional support, on the other hand, centers around creating meal plans that meet your child’s specific dietary needs — especially if there are concerns about growth, weight gain, or nutrient intake, which is led by registered dietitians and medical teams.

Feeding therapists and dietitians bring different — but equally essential — expertise to the table. While feeding therapists focus on the how of eating, dietitians focus on what and how much a child needs to grow and thrive.

For more information, see our full article Feeding Therapy 101.