Frequently Asked Questions:

Would my child be a candidate for feeding therapy?

  • Infants, toddlers and children

  • Various developmental/medical conditions (related or unrelated to feeding)

  • Exhibit a limited or restrictive diet (<=30 safe foods; elimination of 1 or more food groups)

  • Growth or weight gain concerns

  • Families experiencing breast, bottle, or mealtime challenges

  • Difficulty transitioning to purees or solids

  • Sensory processing differences

  • Oral motor skill delays

  • Hesitancy, distress, reluctance or avoidance during mealtimes

Does Tiny Tummies Therapy accept insurance?

TTT is out-of-network with commercial insurance companies, however families can submit a superbill (provided by therapist) of services performed to insurance providers for possible reimbursement. It is the family’s responsibility to be inept with their plan’s coverage and requirements (referral, diagnosis/es), as this can vary greatly and impact their coverage of services. Therapist is more than happy to provide CPT codes before service rendering, if needed.

Tiny Tummies Therapy is a Step Up for Students marketplace provider providing Occupational Therapy services.

What should I bring to my initial evaluation?

It is required for parents to electronically complete New Patient Paperwork (emailed to families upon appointment booking) in order for the most effective and efficient Initial Evaluation.

These forms include:

  • Child’s Health History

  • Child’s Current Food List

  • Child’s Growth Charts (if applicable)

  • Preferred foods (2-3 choices) and novel foods (1-2 choices) of child

*Please note there will be additional paperwork during the evaluation (I.e., Caregiver questionnaire)

Is there a cancellation fee?

Cancellations must occur with at least 48 hour notice of scheduled appointment time to ensure other families can have the opportunity to get on the schedule. There will be a cancellation fee at 50% of scheduled visit cost if the cancellation occurred within the 48 hour time frame or at 100% of scheduled visit rate if cancellation occurred within 24 hour time frame.

**Payment information (via credit card) will be collected upon booking initial appointment.‍ ‍

What other professionals may I also need on my feeding therapy team?

Each child is unique and may require additional referrals to specialized healthcare providers after the initial assessment of their overall development such as:

  • ENT

  • Pediatric Dietitian

  • GI

  • Pediatric Dentist

  • SLP, PT, BCBA/RBT

  • Pediatric Psychologist 

How long can I expect my child to be in feeding therapy?

Every care plan is individualized, collaborative and tailored towards each child/families needs. Some children can require anywhere from 1-3 weekly visits across a span of 6-12+ months of feeding therapy based upon many factors.

Family involvement and carry-over is highly expected and valued at every session, based upon this approach for the most effective and efficient results.