The Impact of Paediatric Feeding Difficulties

The Impact of Paediatric Feeding Difficulties

Paediatric feeding difficulties are issues that not only disrupt family life and routines but also precipitate numerous health complications for children. The impact can extend far beyond the immediate family, causing significant financial and psychological stress to...
When is Feeding Therapy Necessary?

When is Feeding Therapy Necessary?

When is Feeding Therapy Necessary? Mealtimes can be a source of joy and connection for families, but they can also be filled with stress and worry, especially when a child’s eating habits deviate from what’s considered ‘typical’. In such cases,...
Introduction to Starting Solids

Introduction to Starting Solids

Introduction to Starting Solids A (very) brief introduction to starting solids with your tamariki.  When should I start solids?  The World Health Organization recommends beginning solids around 6 months, once your child show signs of  Sitting without support (for a...
Speech Therapy role in Feeding Therapy

Speech Therapy role in Feeding Therapy

Speech and Language Therapists play a crucially important role in the feeding therapy team, we have expanded our service to now include speech and language therapy to our Multidisciplinary feeding team.  Speech and Language Therapists tend to predominately support...