Multidisciplinary Feeding and Nutrition Clinic

Our team, comprising paediatricians, dietitians, speech therapists and child psychologists, addresses the multifaceted challenges of feeding difficulties in children, which may stem from medical, developmental, sensory or behavioural issues. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we deliver effective diagnosis and management for these conditions.

Some common feeding difficulties include:

• Poor weight gain
• Limited or poor oral intake
• Coughing, choking and gagging when eating or drinking
• Frequent vomiting with feeding
• Oral motor or chewing difficulties
• Food/milk refusal
• Limited acceptance of variety of foods
• Feeding-related fears and anxieties
• Disruptive mealtime behaviours

Our team provides support in:

• Promoting positive meal-time habits
• Providing adequate nutrition specific to your child’s growing needs
• Establishing appropriate oral motor skills for feeding
• Increasing the variety of foods accepted
• Becoming confident and skilled in feeding your child

Our multidisciplinary team comprises:

• Comprehensive Feeding Evaluation
  • Medical assessment
  • Diet and nutrition assessment
  • Feeding and swallowing assessment, which involves observing how your child eats and they are fed
• Feeding Therapy
  • 1-to-1 or group sessions may be offered to improve your child's mealtime behaviours and skills
  • Teaching of strategies for caregivers to apply at home
  • Assignment to a therapist/clinician tailored to your child's needs
• Parent/Caregiver Training and Education
  • Supporting parents and caregivers is an important part of the overall programme. We currently offer the following workshops:
    • Weaning Workshop
    • Weaning Workshop for Premature Children
    • Toddler Feeding Workshop (coming soon)
• Assessment and Management of Children On Tube-Feeding
  • This includes children who;
    • Are currently being tube-fed
    • Require tube-weaning advice and management or
    • Have difficulties with oral feeding and may require assessment for tube-feeding
• Teleconsultation Services
  • This option is available for existing patients, where appropriate.

In our assessment, you will engage with our paediatrician, dietitian, speech and swallowing therapist, along with a psychologist when suitable. Our team will inquire about your child’s medical history, dietary habits, mealtime routines and any concerns around feeding. This includes observing your child’s eating habits to evaluate feeding skills, nutritional intake and growth.

The initial appointment will take about two hours. During this time, our team will work alongside you to identify primary concerns related to your child’s nutrition and feeding, establish key therapeutic goals and craft a tailored management plan.

Follow-up visits will be arranged according to your child’s specific needs and may involve the full team or select members, all focused on supporting both your child and you as the caregiver.

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