It’s the holiday season and food often takes center stage as friends and family gather.
But for many parents and caregivers of young children, food and feeding may be a source of stress and concern. Concerns about feeding is one of the most common developmental concerns that parents and caregivers contact us about.
We understand how stressful and concerning it can be when an infant or young child may not be getting the nutrients they need.
An Example: This infant stopped taking a bottle at one month old. Read how Early Intervention Services helped this family.
Our Early Intervention Services are available to parents and caregivers of infants and children up to age three throughout the Greater Lowell area including Billerica, Dracut, Dunstable, Chelmsford, Lowell, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough, and Westford.
As a parent or caregiver, you can contact us directly if you have concerns about feeding to request a no cost evaluation to determine your child’s needs. A medical referral is not necessary.
Getting Started is as Easy as 1-2-3
Our Approach
An evaluation will be completed by a multi-disciplinary team who come to your home to meet with you and your child, listening and learning about your specific concerns. If your child is found to be eligible for Early Intervention Services, our team will work with your family to develop an individualized service plan, related to your specific concerns.
Our approach centers on a coaching model that is family focused. Our staff offers ideas and suggestions that can be incorporated into a family’s daily routine, accommodating each family’s values and culture. Ideas and strategies will be shared with the goal of ensuring the child is getting the nutrients needed to fuel their growth and development.
Experienced and Dedicated Professionals
At Early Intervention Services, we offer a highly-skilled and specialized staff to provide families with the proper support and professional expertise to work with their child. Identifying the reason for feeding challenges helps us identify the proper skilled professionals to help you and the child. Feeding challenges may be due to a variety of reasons including sensory (e.g., textures), or motor skill related issues.
Rest assured we have the expertise and appropriate specialist(s) to offer strategies and support to address feeding concerns. Additionally, all of our specialists are trained and dedicated to working with young children including our Certified Lactation Consultants, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, and registered nurses.
To learn more about how Early Intervention Services assists in addressing feeding concerns, read the article or watch this video.
If you know of a parent or caregiver who has concerns about an infant or young child not eating, please encourage them to reach out to Early Intervention Services.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss the situation, schedule a free evaluation, and help provide peace of mind, especially during this busy time of year.
Getting Started is as Easy as 1-2-3
