feeding tube weaning
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In Thrive by Spectrum Pediatrics’ ground-breaking Feeding Tube Weaning Program, we help children move beyond feeding tube dependency and into the freedom of eating by mouth. We start by nurturing a healthy relationship with food — replacing negative food and mealtime associations with safety, comfort, and connection. Once a child and family have established some healthy foundations for learning to eat, we help the child discover the internal drives to eat that are so often covered up by tube dependency. Children need to trust and understand food before their skills will improve in any lasting way. When a child learns to eat for reasons of their own like hunger, curiosity and enjoyment, the results can last a lifetime. Let us help set your child.
tube weaning readiness evaluation
Customized parent coaching session to discuss findings/recommendations and answer questions or concerns
Consultation with your child’s doctor
Safety parameters for the weaning process
Clear treatment plan with a concrete recommendation for today, tomorrow, and future weans
Helpful references from peer-reviewed medical journals supporting findings and recommendations
Comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessment of the child’s medical, developmental, and social / emotional readiness
This Includes
A Document that helps others caring for the child to understand the nuances of feeding tube dependency and learning to eat
Less Worry
Immediate help and useful strategies
More support from your child’s medical team
A demystified understanding of how kids learn to eat
A clear sense of child’s feeding story
what you'll walk away with
in-person INTENSIVE TUBE WEANING
Six months of remote follow-up care to ensure your child becomes and remains a happy and healthy oral eater
Parent coaching throughout to build competence and confidence you needed to help your child
Ongoing monitoring of safety and medical team collaboration
10-day, in-person expert intensive treatment at mealtimes and round-the-clock support
Supportive and structured preparation for you and your child
This Includes
A happy little eater!
Less Stress
Worry-free family mealtimes
The care and encouragement of an entire team
Confidence and knowledge
Support in the comfort of your own home
what you'll walk away with
virtual INTENSIVE TUBE WEANING
Six months of remote follow-up care to ensure child becomes and remains a happy and healthy oral eater
Parent coaching throughout to build competence and confidence needed to support your child
Ongoing monitoring of safety and medical team collaboration
10-day, virtual expert assistance at mealtimes and round-the-clock support
Supportive and structured preparation for you and your child
This Includes
A happy little eater
Less Stress
Worry-free family mealtimes
The care and encouragement of an entire team
Care and knowledge
Support in the comfort of your own home
what you'll walk away with
