Feeding and Swallowing Clinic
Imagine this: You prepare a nutritious meal for your child, only to be met with a firm shake of the head, pursed lips, or even a meltdown. Maybe they gag at certain textures, push away the spoon, or prefer only one type of food. As a parent, this can feel frustrating, even overwhelming. But here’s the good news—you’re not alone, and there is help available.
At our feeding and swallowing clinic in Dubai, we understand that eating and swallowing are intricate processes that involve sensory, motor, and behavioral coordination. If your child struggles with feeding or swallowing, our pediatric feeding and swallowing clinic Dubai is designed to help make mealtimes enjoyable and safe again.
Clinic Objectives
- Create a positive mealtime environment
- Enhance sucking, chewing, and swallowing skills
- Reduce negative food-related behaviors
- Improve physical, developmental, and nutritional health
- Offer practical family support for implementing strategies in daily routines
What is Feeding And Swallowing Therapy?
Feeding & swallowing is a specialized approach that helps children who struggle with eating and swallowing due to medical, oral sensory and motor, behavioural, or developmental challenges. Our therapy focuses on helping children develop safe, enjoyable, and independent eating habits tailored to their specific needs.
Children who may benefit from feeding and swallowing therapy in Dubai include those who:
- Have difficulty chewing or swallowing
- Are extremely picky eaters with limited food choices
- Experience gagging, choking, or vomiting during meals
- Have sensory sensitivities to textures, smells, or temperatures
- Struggle with transitioning from liquids to solids
- Have underlying conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, or prematurity-related feeding difficulties
Our Approach: A Gentle, Child-Centered Method
At our feeding and swallowing clinic in Dubai, we take a multi-disciplinary approach, combining expertise from speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and nutrition specialists. This comprehensive care addresses the full scope of feeding and swallowing difficulties:
✅ Sensory Integration Techniques: Helping children become comfortable with different food textures and temperatures.
✅ Oral-motor training: Strengthening mouth muscles for improved chewing and swallowing.
✅ Behavioral Strategies: Reducing anxiety around food and mealtimes.
✅ Parent Coaching: Equipping families with practical strategies for stress-free meals at home.
✅ Gradual Exposure Therapy: Introducing new foods in a positive, pressure-free way.
Our goal is to ensure that a child develop a healthy relationship with food that lasts a lifetime. Our interdisciplinary team joins forces to guide parents and support children in establishing a lifetime healthy and positive relationship with food.
Our Initiative Turning Picky Eating into Play!
What if therapy felt like playtime? At CDC, we implement a unique, fun, and interactive approach where children get to touch, smell, squish, and play with food in a zero-pressure environment.
How do we do that?
Swallowing and Feeding Therapy Play Sessions – Kids mix, mash, and assemble simple recipes.
Edible Art Therapy – Painting with yogurt, creating fruit faces, and using food textures to spark creativity.
Mini Food Science Experiments – Watching popcorn pop, making smoothies, and seeing how liquids turn to solids.
This approach reframes food as fun, reducing anxiety and making mealtime more approachable for even the most hesitant eaters.
Comprehensive Care for Feeding and Swallowing Challenges
At our Pediatric feeding and swallowing clinic in Dubai, we take a holistic approach to treating children who experience difficulties with feeding, swallowing, and mealtime behavior. Whether your child is struggling with oral-motor coordination, food aversions, sensory sensitivities, or swallowing issues, our clinic provides a complete range of treatments to ensure the best care for your child.
Why Choose CDC for Feeding and Swallowing in Dubai?
You can choose us for:
- Child-Centered & Gentle Approach: We focus on building trust, never forcing.
- Expert Multi-Disciplinary Team: Collaboration between therapists, dietitians, and specialists.
- Family Involvement: Parents are equipped with tools and techniques to continue progress at home.
- Tailored Therapy Plans: Every child is unique, and so is our approach.
- Innovative Techniques: Including food exploration labs, sensory-based therapies, and interactive learning.
Take the First Step Towards Change
If feeding and swallowing issues have turned mealtimes into a struggle, we’re here to help. Our pediatric feeding and swallowing clinic Dubai offers a comprehensive approach to make eating and swallowing safe, enjoyable, and stress-free for your child.
Book a consultation today, and let’s help your child build a healthy, happy relationship with food!
