Our Comprehensive OT (Occupational Therapy) Feeding Program promotes safe, nutritional and pleasurable meal times for children and families. CHEO provides this service to children from birth to 18 years.
When should I refer a patient to the Feeding Program? Consider a referral to us if the child:
- is fussy at meal times
- refuses food constantly
- gags, chokes, vomits or coughs when liquids or foods are given
- is not growing as expected (failure to thrive).
What services does the Feeding Program provide? After an evaluation, we’ll develop a plan that may include:
- individual treatment sessions
- group parenting sessions
- written strategies and follow-up
- referral to community services
- liaison with family physician
- recommendations for more testing
Watch our videofluoroscopy swallow/feeding study video.
Our team
The initial assessment and ongoing monitoring will help us determine which professionals need to be involved. The care team may include:
- Dietitian
- Developmental Pediatrician
- Occupational Therapist
- Rehabilitation Assistant
- Psychologist
- Family Physician (referral source)
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Make a referral
Fax the referral to Occupational Therapy at CHEO: Fax # 613-738-4893 We will:
- Review all outpatient referrals
- Coordinate the Comprehensive Feeding Services
- See patients on an inpatient or outpatient basis
Questions? Contact our OT Administrative Assistant: 613 737-7600 extension 2702.
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm