Pediatric Feeding Disorders
We work with each family to produce substantial and lasting improvements in eating and drinking.
In the Munroe-Meyer Institute's Department of Pediatric Feeding Disorders our interdisciplinary team provides individualized assessment and treatment that meets each child's specific needs.
The mission of our department is to provide exceptional patient- and family-centered care to individuals from infancy through early adulthood with Pediatric Feeding Disorder, feeding issues, children with the most significant medical and developmental challenges and those who are otherwise healthy and typically developing. We are dedicated to providing interdisciplinary education, and conducting research that significantly advances the field.
Our specialists care about children and caregivers, lead the field of pediatric feeding disorders, use a scientifically-supported treatment approach and have highly specialized training and experience.
Pediatric Feeding Services
We deliver exceptional patient- and family-centered care to individuals from infancy through early adulthood. Because feeding disorder can look very different for different children, our services are specific to your child.
Ways We Help
Feeding disorders, like children, come in many “shapes and sizes.” Our programs help families and caregivers when your child:
- Doesn't eat or drink enough.
- Is a picky eater.
- Is dependent on tube feeds.
- Doesn't eat like children their age.
- Has sensory aversions.
- Has oral-motor skill deficits.
- Has problem behavior at mealtimes.
We listen when you say:
- Mealtimes are stressful.
- You lie awake at night worrying about your child’s growth and development.
- Others do not understand.
- You wake up thinking about how you are going to feed your child today.
We understand children who:
- Don’t eat at all or could go days without eating.
- Eat only a few foods like goldfish crackers, French fries, or cookies.
- Gag and cry at the sight of food.
We know that you may have:
- Anxiety when your child does not eat.
- Frustration when your child does not eat healthy foods.
- Concern that things won’t get better.
Contact Us
If you have additional questions, please reach out to us.
Required Form and Documents
Before scheduling an evaluation, we first require that a screening form be completed and sent to us. We use the information provided in the form and other documents requested to develop an individualized treatment plan for your child. Filling out this form is the first step to scheduling an appointment.
Patient Resources
We believe that providing resources that are helpful and understandable is equally important to patient care.
You are Welcome Here
MMI is committed to ensuring access to high-quality care for all patients and fostering welcoming spaces for faculty, staff and students to learn and work. We believe that promoting a sense of community positively impacts well-being and cultivates long-term relationships that broaden MMI’s reach and deepen our understanding in the communities we serve.
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