FEEDING THERAPY SESSIONS
"We provide evidence-based and practical nutritional advice that best suits our clients specific needs and abilities. We work alongside parents and caregivers to provide them with a better understanding of their children's nutritional requirements and develop healthy eating plans that fit their individual needs."
WHAT IS FEEDING THERAPY?
At Be Well Nourishment, we use the evidence-based SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) approach to help individuals with limited diets feel confident trying new foods and, where needed, develop chewing and oral motor skills. This family-centred program combines posture, sensory integration, motor skills, behaviour, social–emotional development, and nutrition through exploration and creative play.
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Feeding therapy supports children, teens, and adults experiencing selective eating, sensory issues, or food aversions that impact nutrition, growth, and mealtime harmony. Using low-pressure, enjoyable activities, we help clients reduce mealtime stress, build independence, and expand their food variety in a supportive, engaging environment.
CAN FEEDING THERAPY SESSIONS HELP MY CHILD?
Most children go through fussy phases. But, if mealtimes are an ongoing cause of stress, your child may have a feeding problem.
Feeding therapy sessions may be beneficial if your child:
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Is a fussy/selective eater
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Limited or restricted food intake (less than 20 foods)
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Eats different meals to the family
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Difficulty with different food textures
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Gagging or vomiting when eating
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Frequent mealtime battles & meltdowns
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Aversion to whole food groups
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Is underweight or overweight
WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR:
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Autism related feeding issues
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ADHD related feeding issues
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ARFID
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Extreme picky eating
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Disruptive mealtimes
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Poor eating habits
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Reduced food variety
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Difficulty transitioning to solids
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Growth concerns
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Chronic constipation
HOW CAN WE HELP YOUR CHILD?
We offer a range of tailored solutions to support selective eaters, combining feeding therapy sessions, nutritional consultations, and meal planning. We work closely with our clients to plan, develop, and review feeding goals, ensuring progress is supported through personalised strategies and regular reporting.
Support we can provide:
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Provision of assessments & general nutrition advice
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Supporting healthy growth and development
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Supporting fussy/selective or resistant eating
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Supporting healthy weight management
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Increasing comfort around the introduction of new foods
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Improving confidence around trying new foods
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Increasing the number and variety of new foods into the diet
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Improving mealtime enjoyment
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Improving mental and cognitive health
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Improving energy levels
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Improving behaviour & emotions
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Improving digestive issues like constipation
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Supporting meal planning, preparation and cooking skills
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Supporting budgeting & gocery shopping skills
IN-CLINIC SUPPORT
We offer in-clinic feeding therapy support to clients from the Little Footsteps Children’s Clinic, located in Macleod, Melbourne.
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REAL WORLD FEEDING SUPPORT:
HOME, KINDER & SCHOOL
We offer at-home, daycare, kindergarten, and school based feeding therapy support to our clients in the Melbourne Metropolitan Area.
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We currently have limited availability, contact us to find out more.
TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS
Feeding therapy can be provided effectively online through Telehealth appointments (video and phone). We provide Telehealth for assessments, as well as feeding therapy sessions across Australia & around the world.
WHY WORK WITH US?
Our goal is to educate, inspire, and empower clients to take control of their health through simple, practical nutrition strategies.
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We support parents and carers with personalised nutrition plans, family-friendly meal ideas, and tailored feeding therapy sessions to encourage healthy eating habits.
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Working alongside other health professionals, including Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, and Physiotherapists, we provide a collaborative, holistic approach to your child’s care.