Experts in Diagnosing and Treating Children with Feeding Difficulties
The Feeding Team at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center treats patients with feeding difficulties from infants to adolescents. Under the direction of J. Paul Willging, MD, the Feeding Team consists of pediatric experts in:
Because feeding problems often involve the care and expertise of multiple disciplines, the Feeding Team at Cincinnati Children's offers an interdisciplinary approach to help simplify the process of evaluation and treatment for you and your child.
Feeding Disorders are a more common problem than most people realize. Many situations can lead to feeding disorders, and they are rarely an isolated problem. Often they can be linked to a range of issues, from complex airway difficulties to food selectivity.
Who Needs Help From a Feeding Team?
A child with a feeding disorder who can benefit from the Feeding Team's care may experience one or more of the following:
- Limited or poor intake
- Food refusal
- Slow or inadequate weight gain
- Problems tolerating tube feedings
- Suspected or known problems with airway protection and swallowing (aspiration)
- Choking
- Sensory problems (reacts emotionally or aggressively to touch)
- Lack of appetite
- Swallowing and chewing difficulties
- History of gagging
- Oral sensitivity
- Picky eaters
- Fear / anxiety related to eating
