07/02/2026
🍽️ Refusing food, frowning at meals, pushing the plate away…
Is it just picky eating — or is your child trying to tell you something more?
Children with Cerebral Palsy often face challenges during mealtimes that go beyond behaviour. These may include:
• Difficulty chewing or swallowing
• Poor oral muscle control
• Food falling from the mouth or excessive drooling
• Strong aversion to certain textures
• Mealtime turning into a stressful experience
These are signs of feeding and oral-motor difficulties, and when left unaddressed, they can lead to:
❌ Nutritional deficiencies
❌ Poor weight gain
❌ Increased stress for both child and parent
✨ The good news? Support makes a real difference.
With the right Occupational Therapy and Feeding Therapy, children can gradually improve:
✔️ Posture and stability while eating
✔️ Oral muscle strength and coordination
✔️ Safe swallowing skills
✔️ Acceptance of different food textures
✔️ Positive and calm mealtime routines
Mealtimes don’t have to be a struggle.
With early intervention and the right guidance, they can become moments of comfort, connection, and growth 💚
📍 Nivera Child Development Center
Providing individualized, compassionate care for children with feeding challenges.
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