Conducted by a speech-language pathologist (SLP) or occupational therapist (OT) trained in feeding and swallowing disorders.
- Assesses how a child chews, swallows, and manages textures or liquids, and whether feeding challenges are physical, sensory, or behavioral.
- Often includes oral-motor assessments and observations during meals.
- May recommend therapy for picky eating, choking, gagging, or nutritional safety concerns.
- Common Tools: Clinical Feeding Observation, Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS), Oral-Motor Assessment Checklist
