Published by Melissa Malone, PhD, COO, Parapharma Tech on May 09, 2025

Financial Disclosures: Melissa Malone receives financial compensation from Parapharma Tech, the makers of Gelmix and Purathick Thickeners. This guest post is part of a corporate partnership with Parapharma Tech. FeedingRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Apr 30, 2025

In August of 2023, Feeding Matters gathered leaders from the avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) communities for a facilitated meeting to address issues related toRead full post…

Published by Meg Simione, PhD, CCC-SLP on Dec 17, 2024

Whether you’re at a family reunion, Thanksgiving or a life cycle event, so many gatherings center around food. For families with a child who has pediatric feeding disorder (PFD), theseRead full post…

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For many families, the road to a pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) diagnosis is long and winding. The journey often starts with a caregiver’s or a provider’s concern that leads toRead full post…

Published by Gelmix on Nov 21, 2024

This blog post is part of a corporate partnership with Gelmix. Introducing the New Gelmix Recipe Search Tool for Dysphagia Diets We’re thrilled to unveil a new, user-friendly Gelmix RecipeRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Aug 12, 2024

For a function that’s so natural, breastfeeding is surprisingly difficult for many new mothers and infants. Feeding challenges, like reflux, oral aversion or even dysphagia, can make breastfeeding feel insurmountable.Read full post…

Published by Amy Delaney, PhD, CCC-SLP on

For a pediatric disorder that affects 1 in 37 children under age 5 –– making it more common than autism –– pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) remains significantly misunderstood and undiagnosed.Read full post…

Published by Pamela Dodrill, PhD, CCC-SLP on Aug 06, 2024

Considering the complexities of swallowing, it’s a wonder most babies are born knowing how to feed. Those who struggle with feeding may be diagnosed with dysphagia, which is the medicalRead full post…

Published by Georgia A. Malandraki, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, F-ASHA on Jun 12, 2024

The process of swallowing that most people take for granted is a remarkably intricate series of sensory and motor events. Developing effective treatments to support children with pediatric feeding disorderRead full post…

Published by Stephanie Cohen, M.A., CCC-SLP, CLC on May 15, 2024

The perspective on feeding therapy from a speech-language pathologist When a child struggles with eating or eats differently than parents expect, it impacts the entire family. That’s because eating isRead full post…

Published by Erin Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP, CLC on Feb 26, 2024

In Washington state, every child supported by early intervention (EI) for pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) is treated by a team that includes a nurse, dietitian and a speech and languageRead full post…

Published by Nicole Williams, OTD-OTR-L, at Desert Valley Pediatric Therapy in Arizona on Feb 15, 2024

When your child needs feeding therapy for pediatric feeding disorder (PFD), navigating the system to access treatment can be challenging. If your pediatrician recommends feeding therapy, the following are someRead full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Dec 19, 2023

A new clinical tool has been authored by MAJ Patrick Reeves MD, FAAP. The Clinical Action Plan for Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition is a free open access resource designed toRead full post…

Published by Karen Crilly, PT DPT, Advanced clinical specialist at Texas Children’s Hospital on Oct 20, 2023

How one physical therapist uses the Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire to identify a child’s areas of need and how she can help Feeding challenges never occur in a vacuum.Read full post…

Published by Feeding Matters on Oct 02, 2023

New guidelines for NICU discharge can lead to radical improvements…as long as staff have the means to implement them   In his years as a neonatologist, Vincent C. Smith, MD,Read full post…

Published by Anna Busenburg, RD, CSP, LD, CLC on Sep 05, 2023

This blog post is published as part of a paid partnership between Feeding Matters and Reckitt Mead Johnson Nutrition. Learn more about our corporate partnership program and ethical standards forRead full post…