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Feeding Therapy in Chandigarh, Mohali & Patiala – ACT for Autism

Helping Children Eat, Speak & Thrive Through Oral Motor and Sensory Support

Is Your Child Struggling with Eating, Speech Delays, or Oral Sensory Challenges?

Whether your child refuses food, gags at certain textures, or has difficulty chewing and swallowing — these feeding issues could also be affecting their speech development.

At ACT for Autism, we provide specialized Feeding Therapy in Mohali, Chandigarh, and Patiala, Punjab, that supports both nutrition and communication.

Because feeding and speaking use the same oral muscles and neurological pathways, our therapy addresses both challenges — helping children eat better, speak clearer, and grow with confidence.

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Available at our centers in Mohali, Chandigarh, and Patiala.

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What Is Feeding Therapy — and Why It Matters

Feeding therapy is a specialized intervention focused on helping children develop the skills needed to eat safely, effectively, and confidently. This includes working on oral motor coordination, chewing, swallowing, and reducing food aversions.

Feeding skills and speech development are deeply connected.

 The same muscles your child uses to chew, suck, swallow, and blow are also essential for producing clear speech sounds. If your child has difficulty managing food in the mouth, they may also struggle with speech clarity, expressive language, or even become non-verbal due to oral motor issues.

Why Choose ACT for Autism for Feeding Therapy in Mohali, Chandigarh & Patiala?

At ACT for Autism, we bring over 20 years of expertise in developmental therapies for autism and communication disorders.

What Sets Us Apart:
1

Integrated Speech and Feeding Therapy

We combine oral placement therapy, speech therapy, and sensory integration to treat both feeding and communication challenges holistically.
2

Experienced, Certified Therapists

Our team includes speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, oral motor specialists, and feeding interventionists trained in evidence-based methods.
3

Child-Friendly, Sensory-Safe Environments

Every therapy session is designed to be fun, engaging, and comfortable, reducing stress around mealtime and oral tasks.
4

Accessible Therapy in Mohali, Chandigarh & Patiala

Parents from across Punjab trust our centrally located therapy centres for consistent, high-quality intervention.

How Feeding Therapy Supports Speech & Language Development

Feeding therapy at ACT for Autism improves not just eating, but also speech by developing:

Shared Skill Relevance to Eating Relevance to Speech
Lip closure Drinking from straw, spoon feeding Making sounds like /p/, /b/, /m/
Tongue movement Chewing, moving food Producing /l/, /t/, /d/, /r/ sounds
Jaw stability Managing textures, biting Speech clarity, volume control
Breath control Safe swallowing Speech fluency, phrasing
Oral sensory regulation Reducing aversions Tolerance for sound production & brushing

Speech therapy in Mohali, Chandigarh, and Patiala often begins with resolving oral motor or sensory feeding difficulties — especially for children with autism, apraxia, or developmental delays.

Services Offered: Feeding & Speech Therapy in Mohali, Chandigarh, Patiala

Comprehensive Assessments
  • Oral motor, sensory, and swallowing assessment
  • Speech-language screening for clarity, expression, comprehension
  • Feeding observation during mealtime or play
Speech and Language Support
  • Speech Therapy in Mohali for children with feeding delays
  • Articulation, breath support, clarity and expressive communication
  • AAC (PECS, communication boards) for non-verbal children
Oral Motor & Oral Placement Therapy (OPT)
  • Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, TalkTools™, SOS Approach
  • Strengthens jaw, lips, and tongue for both eating and speech
Sensory Integration for Oral Challenges
  • Helps children tolerate food textures, brushing, and oral contact
  • Reduces gagging, vomiting, and extreme aversions
Voice and Fluency Therapy (when needed)
  • Support for children with voice strain, stuttering, or inconsistent tone
Early Intervention (Ages 0–5 Years)
  • Crucial years for both feeding and speech development
  • Targets early chewing skills, babbling, oral exploration, and spontaneous language

Conditions We Treat with Feeding + Speech Therapy

Our integrated therapy programs are ideal for children experiencing:

  • Speech delays linked to oral motor dysfunction
  • Autism-related feeding and communication challenges
  • Oral apraxia or developmental verbal dyspraxia
  • Sensory processing disorders affecting food acceptance
  • Oral motor feeding difficulties: chewing, swallowing, pocketing
  • Limited speech clarity due to weak jaw or tongue coordination
  • Receptive and expressive language skill disorders
  • Non-verbal communication and vocabulary building needs
  • Delayed transition from purees to solids
  • Mealtime anxiety and behavior issues related to food

Step-by-Step: How Feeding Therapy Works at ACT for Autism

1

Initial Evaluation

Comprehensive oral motor and feeding assessment, speech screening, parent interview.
2

Individualized Therapy Plan

Based on your child’s needs — whether that’s overcoming sensory food aversions, strengthening oral muscles, or supporting speech clarity.
3

Therapy Sessions

Weekly or biweekly sessions at our centres in Mohali, Chandigarh, or Patiala. Sessions include: Oral exercises, Food play,, Sound integration, Parent observation & participation
4

Progress Tracking

Regular reports and re-assessments. Goals evolve with your child’s growth.
5

Home Practice & Parent Coaching

Mealtime strategies, oral motor tools, visual supports, home routines to support both feeding and speech.
Parent Support & Training

We believe parents are key to success. That’s why we offer:

  • Hands-on coaching during sessions
  • Visual aids, oral motor tools & home programs
  • Personalized feeding plans
  • Parent workshops on speech therapy & feeding strategies

Success Stories from Chandigarh, Mohali & Patiala

“We came to ACT for Autism Patiala thinking our son needed only speech therapy. Turns out his speech delay was due to oral motor problems linked to feeding. Within 3 months of feeding therapy, his speech improved too.” – Parent from Patiala

“My daughter wouldn’t chew anything but crunchy snacks. ACT’s feeding therapy in Chandigarh helped her try soft foods and even begin speaking words she had never said before.” – Parent from Chandigarh

“We live in Mohali and found ACT through a recommendation. The team is incredible — they helped with feeding, but also taught her to use PECS for communication. Life-changing.” – Parent from Mohali

FAQs – Feeding & Speech Therapy in Mohali, Chandigarh & Patiala

 Yes! Feeding therapy improves oral muscle control, which directly supports speech clarity and development — especially in children with autism or apraxia.

 The earlier, the better. We offer early intervention starting at 6 months, and up to 10+ years for older children with feeding or speech difficulties.

 Feeding therapy focuses on oral motor and sensory aspects of eating, but it often overlaps with speech therapy. Many children benefit from combined intervention, which we offer at ACT for Autism centres in Mohali, Chandigarh, and Patiala.

 This depends on the child. Some see progress in a few months; others may need longer-term support. We continuously assess and adjust therapy plans.

 We support non-verbal children with AAC tools (PECS, communication boards, voice-output devices) while also working on feeding and oral skills to develop speech readiness.

 Absolutely! Parent training is a core part of our program. We empower you to use effective strategies at home every day.