Find relevant information
For families and care providers of children with eating, feeding, and swallowing difficulties
Find relevant information
For families and care providers of children with eating, feeding, and swallowing difficulties
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Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)
Pediatric Feeding Disorder may occur in infants and children at any age. Your child may have a pediatric feeding disorder if he or she is having problems drinking liquids (such as breastmilk or formula), or eating food safely and comfortably.
Do you have questions about your child?
- I have concerns about my child's feeding
- Where do I find services?
- Who do I talk to?
- I'm feeling overwhelmed
- Where do I find feeding supplies?
Do you have questions about your patient?
- How do I screen for a pediatric feeding disorder?
- What are my referral options?
- I need clinical practice guidance
- What feeding supplies are available?
- Help me coordinate care
FAQ: Oral feeding vs Tube feeding
Depending on the reason and severity of an eating, feeding and swallowing disorder, some children may be able to continue eating by mouth (oral feeding) while other children may need a feeding tube put into their bodies to make sure they get enough food (tube feeding). The main goals of treatment will be to help your child to eat and swallow safely while getting good nutrition.
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Website Tour: For Families
Website Tour: For Families
There are a lot of great resources and information on the PEAS website for parents and caregivers. Watch this short video to help you know where to begin.
For FamiliesWebsite Tour: For Providers
Website Tour: For Providers
Feeding and swallowing is a complex area of practice. This brief tour can help you know what resources are available on the PEAS website to support you and the families you care for.
For Providers