Transitioning from Tube Feeding

Parents and caregivers of children who currently have, or have had, a feeding tube know that it can be very challenging and sometimes overwhelming to rehabilitate a child to oral feeding. At times, parents can be at a loss as to where to begin when transitioning a child from a feeding tube. There can be many concerns such as oral sensitivity, aspiration, ensuring adequate nutritional intake, and more. Clear Speech Inc. can partner their many years of experience and expertise with you to help you and your child be successful in this type of transition.



'Brent' is a client at Clear Speech, Inc. After several months of taking all nutrition through a feeding tube, Brent had a long way to go and many obstacles to overcome in order to be free of his tube.

"We had no experience to draw on and more questions than answers," Brent's mom, Susan, said about facing the prospect of rehabilitating her son to oral feeding.



"Thanks to therapy and a lot of hard work, Brent's feeding tube is a thing of the past," Susan adds. "Many parents take it for granted when their baby or toddler picks up finger food and can eat it. Not us," says Susan, "We are very thankful that Brent now eats regular food and can feed himself."

Please call Clear Speech, Inc. for a consultation if you and your child could benefit from our feeding services. Our contact information is listed on the blog sidebar.