ABA Therapy
Our ABA therapy program helps children build essential behavioral, social, and communication skills.
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Feeding therapy supports children who experience picky eating, food selectivity, or sensory sensitivities related to food. Our program primarily serves children ages 2–12, with exceptions considered depending on individual needs. 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 Treatments We Offer
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.
Ready to Get Started?
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but our team is here to support your family and guide you through every stage of the process.
Scope 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.
Comprehensive Care Under One Roof
Feeding therapy at Autism Centers of Utah works alongside our ABA, Speech, 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.
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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 FAQs
Feeding therapy helps children 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.
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.
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 work at each child's pace.
Autism Centers of Utah is currently in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Utah Medicaid. Our team will verify your benefits and can help explore options including single-case agreements or out-of-network arrangements when needed. At this time we are unable to work with Tricare.
Have more questions? Visit our FAQ page or contact us directly.