Condition

Feeding Difficulties

Ongoing problems with eating, such as refusing many foods or textures, that can affect a child's nutrition or growth.

Also called: picky eating, food refusal, feeding disorder

Who Can Help with Feeding Difficulties?

Behavior Analysts
A professional who uses applied behavior analysis (ABA) to build skills and reduce problem behaviors, most often for children with autism.
Dietitians
A nutrition expert who creates eating plans to manage health conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, food allergies and weight.
Speech-Language Pathologists
A licensed therapist who treats speech, language, voice, stuttering and swallowing problems in children and adults.
Occupational Therapists
A licensed therapist who helps people build or regain the skills needed for daily activities such as dressing, writing, cooking and working.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about feeding difficulties and what is right for you.