Feeding challenges in infants, children, and even adolescents are far more common than many families realize. What may begin as “picky eating” or trouble transitioning to solids can quickly affect a child’s nutrition, growth, oral motor development, sensory regulation, and overall quality of life. For families navigating this journey, choosing the right feeding therapy provider makes all the difference.
At Crawl Walk Jump Run Therapy Clinic, feeding therapy is not just an add-on service. It’s an area of deep clinical expertise, advanced training, and specialized intervention. Our therapists don’t just teach kids to eat; they help children develop the skills and neurological foundations needed for lifelong safe and successful feeding.
Here’s exactly what makes CWJR the preferred provider for feeding therapy in Metro Detroit and beyond.
1. Highly Trained Feeding Specialists With Advanced Clinical Expertise
Feeding therapy is a highly specialized field that requires extensive knowledge of oral motor skills, sensory processing, airway function, gastrointestinal influences, and child development.
At Crawl Walk Jump Run, our feeding therapists are:
● Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists with advanced feeding certifications
● Trained in oral motor interventions, suck–swallow–breathe coordination, sensory-based feeding, and motor planning
● Skilled in working with breast and bottle difficulties, food aversions, choking concerns, ARFID, motor delays, autism spectrum disorder, and medical complexities
Beyond foundational training, CWJR therapists participate regularly in continuing education to stay at the forefront of emerging research and intervention techniques.
This allows us to provide feeding therapy that is not only effective but truly transformative.
2. A Whole-Body Approach: We Treat the Root Cause, Not Just the Symptoms
Many feeding struggles are misunderstood as behavioral issues. At CWJR, we know that most feeding challenges are driven by underlying neurological, sensory, or motor-based difficulties, including:
● Poor oral motor strength
● Low muscle tone
● Difficulty with chewing patterns
● Tongue mobility restrictions
● Delayed reflex integration
● Sensory processing challenges (oral defensiveness, mixed textures, high/low sensory thresholds)
● Postural instability
● GI discomfort or poor interoception
Our feeding therapists look beyond the mealtime behavior and uncover the whole-body root causes. By treating the underlying sensory, motor, and neurological components, children develop feeding skills that last—not just quick fixes that fade over time.
3. Specialized Feeding Therapy Equipment and Sensory Spaces
While our expertise is the true foundation of our feeding program, the environment enhances the experience.
CWJR’s clinic includes:
● Child-sized feeding stations for hands-on, graded skill-building
● Adaptive seating and posture support equipment
● Sensory tools to regulate nervous system responses
● Oral motor tools and therapeutic utensils
● Swallow safety supports and techniques guided by highly trained therapists
● A calming, sensory-based environment designed to reduce stress around food
These tools allow therapists to create individualized treatment plans that address oral motor mechanics, sensory regulation, and mealtime routines—all in an engaging and supportive space.
4. Early Intervention Feeding Experts
Feeding challenges often begin long before solid foods are introduced. Our therapists are trained to support feeding readiness from birth through childhood, including:
● Breast and bottle feeding struggles
● Difficulty latching
● Poor suck strength
● Poor tongue movement
● Excessive coughing, choking, or sputtering
● Limited volume intake
● Feeding-related fussiness or arching
● Early sensory aversion to textures or utensils
Early intervention can prevent long-term feeding complications, and CWJR’s team excels in identifying red flags and guiding families toward healthy, confident mealtime participation.
5. A Collaborative Approach With Families, Physicians, and Specialists
Feeding therapy is most effective when everyone works as a team.
CWJR therapists collaborate with:
● Pediatricians
● ENTs
● GI specialists
● Dietitians
● Lactation consultants
● ABA teams
● School providers and care coordinators
We ensure that families are informed and empowered throughout the entire process. Parents are coached in real time so that progress continues at home—because feeding success is a family journey, not just a therapy session.
6. Proven Results and Life-Changing Patient Success Stories
Families consistently describe Crawl Walk Jump Run as the turning point in their child’s feeding journey.
Parents often tell us:
● “No one else saw what CWJR saw.”
● “My child made more progress in one month than at our previous provider in a year.”
● “They finally figured out WHY eating was so hard.”
● “My child enjoys mealtimes now—something I never thought possible.”
From first bites of new foods to successful chewing patterns and safe swallowing, CWJR’s patient outcomes speak for themselves.
7. Feeding Therapy Backed by Neurological Expertise
CWJR is a neurological therapy clinic at its core. This gives our feeding therapists a unique advantage:
We understand how the brain, reflexes, muscles, sensory systems, and motor planning all work together to support eating skills.
Our team integrates:
● Reflex integration
● Craniosacral therapy
● Sensory integration therapy
● Oral motor strengthening techniques
● Postural stability and breathing pattern training
This neurological approach allows us to treat feeding difficulties from the inside out—helping children build the foundation they need for lifelong safe and joyful eating.
Why Crawl Walk Jump Run Should Be Your First Choice for Feeding Therapy
Feeding difficulties can be stressful and overwhelming, but the right provider can change everything.
Crawl Walk Jump Run is proud to be the premier feeding therapy clinic for families seeking:
✓ Deep clinical expertise
✓ Advanced oral motor and sensory-based intervention
✓ Early intervention support
✓ Multidisciplinary collaboration
✓ Proven results
✓ Compassionate, family-centered care
No matter where your child is on their feeding journey, our team is here to help them thrive—with confidence, safety, and joy.
Ready to begin feeding therapy?
Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation with one of our expert feeding therapists.
586-323-2957 Clinton Township, MI
