ABA Therapy
Our ABA therapy program helps children build essential behavioral, social, and communication skills.
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Feeding Therapy in Sandy, Utah
Our team works with children and families to address feeding challenges, expand food acceptance, and build positive mealtime experiences.
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Insurance and Payment Options
Autism Centers of Utah is currently in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Utah Medicaid.
Our team is happy to help families explore coverage options and determine whether services may be available through a single-case agreement or out-of-network arrangement when needed.
At this time we are unable to work with Tricare.
Feeding Therapy for Children with Autism in Sandy, Utah
Feeding therapy supports children who experience picky eating, food selectivity, or sensory sensitivities related to food. Our Sandy, Utah center primarily serves children ages 2–12 from Midvale, Murray, Cottonwood Heights, and surrounding communities. Our therapists use positive and gradual strategies to help children become more comfortable trying new foods and building healthy mealtime routines.
Feeding Therapy May Help With
- Limited food preferences
- Resistance to trying new foods
- Sensory-related food aversions
- Mealtime routine challenges
Feeding Therapy Services At Our Sandy, Utah Center
Gradual Food Exposure
Gradual exposure to various food textures and tastes.
Sensory Desensitization
Reduces sensory sensitivities around eating.
Food Tolerance Building
Increases tolerance to new and unfamiliar foods.
Positive Reinforcement
Uses positive reinforcement to encourage progress.
You Want the Best for Your Child. We're Here to Help.
Mealtimes can be one of the most stressful parts of the day for families navigating autism. If your child has very limited foods, reacts strongly to textures, or struggles to sit at the table, you may feel like you've tried everything.
Feeding therapy gives children with autism gentle, evidence-based support for the challenges that make eating difficult. Our team works at your child's pace — building tolerance, expanding variety, and making mealtimes calmer for the whole family.
You deserve support too. We'll work with you as a partner in every session.
See Our Center Before You Visit
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Take a Virtual TourScope of Feeding Therapy
Our feeding therapy program focuses on preference- and sensory-related feeding challenges. Children with medical feeding disorders or swallowing conditions may require specialized medical care outside the scope of this program.
Integrated Autism Therapy in Sandy, Utah — Under One Roof
Feeding therapy at Autism Centers of Utah works alongside our ABA therapy, Speech therapy, and Occupational Therapy services. This collaborative approach ensures your child receives comprehensive support addressing all aspects of their feeding challenges.
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy is a supportive service for children enrolled in our ABA program, focusing on communication skills and language development.
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Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is a supportive service for children enrolled in our ABA program, helping with fine motor skills, sensory processing, and independence.
Learn MoreHow to Get Started
Our team will contact you to learn about your child, their needs, and how we can help your family.
- Learn about your child and what you're hoping therapy can help with
- Explain how our program works and what services may benefit your child
- Answer your questions about scheduling, location, and what to expect
- Discuss insurance and provide a clear understanding of costs
We verify your insurance benefits and explain your coverage before you commit to anything.
- What your plan covers
- Your estimated out-of-pocket costs
- Authorization requirements
We invite you to visit Autism Centers of Utah to see our facility, meet our team, and get a feel for the environment.
- See our facility firsthand
- Meet our therapy team
- Determine if our center is the right fit for your family
Once you're ready to move forward:
- Complete our onboarding documents
- Share any diagnosis documentation you have — if your child hasn't been evaluated yet, our team can help guide you on next steps
- We contact your insurance provider for authorization
Your supervising BCBA works with you and your child to complete:
- Behavioral assessments
- Observations
- A personalized treatment plan
We work with you to create a weekly schedule that fits your family. Then therapy begins.
- Consistent support from a dedicated therapist
- Ongoing BCBA oversight
- Regular updates on your child's progress
Why Sandy Families Trust Autism Centers of Utah
BCBA-Led Programs
Every ABA program is designed and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
In-Network Insurance
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and Utah Medicaid and handle verification for you.
All 4 Therapies, One Location
ABA, speech, occupational, and feeding therapies. Coordinated care under one roof at our Sandy clinic.
Ages 2–12
Specialized center-based care for children in the critical early intervention window.
Family-Founded
Built by a family that understands this journey, for families navigating it.
Feeding Therapy FAQs
Feeding therapy helps children with autism who experience picky eating, food selectivity, or sensory-related feeding challenges. Our program focuses on helping children become more comfortable trying new foods and building healthy mealtime routines. Our approach is gradual, positive, and tailored to each child.
Signs include limited food preferences, resistance to trying new foods, sensory-related food aversions (avoiding certain textures, temperatures, or smells), or mealtime anxiety and distress. If mealtimes are a consistent challenge for your family, our team is happy to talk through whether feeding therapy may help.
Yes. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and Utah Medicaid. Our team handles insurance verification for you at no cost before your child's first visit — call (385) 417-3869 to check your coverage.
We use evidence-based, child-centered approaches that make mealtimes positive. This includes gradual food exposure, sensory-based strategies, oral motor exercises, and behavioral techniques. We never force children to eat and always work at each child's pace.
Feeding challenges in autism often stem from sensory sensitivities (textures, smells, temperatures), oral motor difficulties, rigid routines and preferences, or anxiety around new foods. Our program focuses on these preference- and sensory-related challenges. Children whose feeding difficulties are related to medical conditions or swallowing disorders may need specialized medical care, and we are happy to help guide families to appropriate resources.
Have more questions? Visit our FAQ page or contact us directly.