What is the Feeding Clinic?
The Comprehensive Feeding Clinic at Danat Al Emarat Hospital is a specialty clinic designed to address a variety of feeding challenges in children, which encompasses a holistic approach focused at child’s medical, nutritional, feeding ability and psychological wellbeing.
Our team of experts, including pediatric gastroenterologists, speech therapists, psychologist, and dietitians, working together to create personalized plans to help your child overcome mealtime struggles.
Does your child experience any of the following?
- Extreme pickiness
- Mealtime battles
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing (dysphagia)Difficulty in texture progression
- Diagnosis of aspiration
- Sensory issues
- Tube feeding dependence
- Pain or discomfort while eating
- Other medical conditions (heart disease, lung disease, cleft lip or palate)
If so, the Danat Al Emarat Feeding Clinic can help. We offer comprehensive evaluations and personalized support to address various feeding concerns in children.
Our Approach:
- Upon referral, your child will have an initial appointment with our comprehensive team to assess their specific needs.
- We collaborate closely with referring physicians to ensure a coordinated approach to your child’s care.
- Based on the evaluation, we develop a personalized treatment plan that includes pediatric gastroenterologist, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional counselling, and other interventions tailored to your child’s needs.
The Benefits:
Many families experience success with their child’s feeding journey after attending our Feeding Clinic.
We strive to improve your child’s feeding skills, reduce mealtime stress for the whole family, and promote overall nutrition and development through a holistic approach.
Why Choose Us?
Our clinic features state-of-the-art facilities and resources to provide the best possible care for your child.
We believe in a patient-centred approach, working closely with families throughout the treatment process to achieve the best outcomes.
