feeding support
We have both Speech Language Pathologists with experience working with adult feeding disorders as well as those with the expertise of both a Speech Language Pathologist and Certified Lactation Counsellor. Wellington County Speech Therapy is happy to offer support for individuals and parents working through new or chronic feeding challenges.
Infant Feeding
If you are experiencing nipple pain or discomfort, your baby is fussy at the breast or bottle, your baby is coughing or gagging during feeds or there is concern about weight gain, we can help! We look at oral motor skills to assess what might be going wrong and help trouble shoot solutions
Bottle Trials
Want to find the bottle that is right for your baby without going out and buying them all? Come into the clinic and you can try out a variety of bottles and nipples with the support of a Speech Language Pathologist
transition to solids
Getting ready to start in on solid foods with your little? Let us help set you up for success. Together we can come up with a plan on how to safely introduce solids keeping it happy and low stress!
Adult Swallowing/Feeding Challenges
Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) can arise from stroke, progressive neurological conditions, head and neck cancer, or age-related changes. Left untreated, dysphagia may impact nutrition, hydration and safety. We provide clinical swallowing assessments to identify strengths and areas of concern., strategies to make swallowing safer and more effective. education for clients, families and care givers and collaboration with other professionals involved in client care.
