Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We support families with children from birth through 10 years of age, including infants, toddlers, and school-age children experiencing feeding challenges.

  • We provide virtual feeding therapy and parent consulting for a range of challenges, including bottle feeding, starting solids, and picky eating. Support is grounded in parent education, collaboration, and practical strategies for home.

  • Yes. Kids Feeding Wellness provides virtual feeding therapy for families located in New York State. Parent consulting services are available for families worldwide.

    Virtual sessions focus on education, observation, and practical guidance parents can apply at home.

  • Kids Feeding Wellness offers both virtual and in-person services, with in-person support available for families residing in Astoria, NY. We provide feeding consultations, feeding therapy (for families in New York State), and parent consulting for families worldwide.

    Our approach centers on empowering parents to take the lead during feeding. Because feeding is a deeply relational experience, children often eat best with the people they know and trust most.

    Rather than relying on a provider to feed your child, our sessions focus on equipping parents with the tools, education, and guidance needed to confidently support their child’s feeding—both now and in the years ahead.

  • Yes. Virtual feeding therapy can be very effective because it takes place in your child’s natural eating environment — your home. Rather than relying on a clinician to feed your child, sessions focus on guiding and supporting you as you interact with your child during meals.

    Feeding is a relational experience, and children often eat best with the people they know and trust most. During virtual sessions, the clinician observes your child’s mealtime routines, provides real-time guidance, and helps you learn strategies you can confidently use throughout the week.

    Because you are present at every meal, this approach allows you to build confidence supporting your child’s feeding not just during sessions, but in everyday life.

    Virtual services are best suited for many feeding challenges; however, they may not be appropriate for children with significant medical complexities or those experiencing severe chewing and swallowing difficulties that require hands-on clinical support. In those cases, in-person care with a specialized feeding team may be recommended.

  • Services begin with an initial 60-minute feeding consultation. For families in New York State, this consultation serves as a pre-assessment, where families complete an intake form and feeding screener so the clinician can review the child’s medical and feeding history, current concerns, and how feeding challenges are impacting the family. The screener reviews key areas of feeding development, including oral motor skills, sensory responses to food, mealtime participation, feeding patterns, and relevant medical or developmental factors, helping determine whether a more in-depth evaluation is recommended.

    For families outside of New York, the initial consultation is an opportunity to share your concerns, ask questions, and receive education and guidance related to your child’s feeding difficulties. This session focuses on helping you better understand your child’s feeding patterns while providing practical strategies you can begin using at home.

  • Yes. Feeding evaluations are offered for infants and children located in New York State. The evaluation process includes a 2-week evaluation period, which allows for a more comprehensive and functional understanding of your child’s feeding skills over time.

    Evaluations include a food journal log and home feeding videos to support a thorough assessment and, depending on the child’s age and needs, may also include a live feeding observation.

    The information gathered during the initial consultation provides initial recommendations that families begin implementing during the evaluation period. This allows us to observe how your child responds to specific supports, identify what is most effective, and ensure that the feeding program is truly individualized and appropriate moving forward.

    Following the evaluation, families receive a written report outlining evaluation findings, clinical impressions, and an individualized plan of care.

    Based on the child’s needs, a recommended number of sessions will be provided, along with available service packages and payment plan options.

  • Services are individualized and based on each child and family’s needs. Some families feel supported after a single consultation, while others benefit from ongoing sessions depending on the nature and complexity of the feeding challenges.

  • Following each session, families receive a detailed written summary outlining key observations, recommendations, and clear next steps to support progress at home.

    Families who purchase session packages are also provided with email support between sessions for brief questions, updates, or clarification. Email support is intended for short check-ins and does not replace a scheduled session. Questions that require more detailed discussion or guidance are best addressed during the next follow-up session.

    Additional add-on services are available and may include home feeding video review and feedback on food journals.

  • Kids Feeding Wellness is an out-of-network feeding therapy provider and does not accept insurance. A superbill (an itemized receipt) is provided for families to submit to insurance for possible reimbursement.

    Learn more about billing and insurance.