Responsive Feeding Therapy (RFT)

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Responsive Feeding Therapy
(RFT)


Responsive Feeding Therapy (RFT) is an overarching approach to feeding and eating interventions applicable across the lifespan.

Our sister company, The Responsive Feeding Centre of BC offers a 12-18 week comprehensive program that provides families and their children and teens with the skills and techniques necessary to love eating and to become safer, more comfortable, and confident in advancing their child’s feeding and eating habits.

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Building connection, confidence and mealtime success

– The Responsive Feeding Centre of BC

Who Do We Help?

Children who experience the following potential feeding concerns
will benefit from The Responsive Feeding Centre of BC program:

  • Picky Eaters
  • Highly anxious eaters of all ages
  • ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
  • Difficulty with acceptance of puree
  • Pediatric Feeding Disorder
  • Difficulty with transition to solids
  • Discoordination/ coordination difficulties
  • Negative emotions reactions to mealtimes (tantrums, throwing, hitting
  • Food allergies
  • Repairing the relationship with eating following choking incidents, etc.
  • Limited repertoire of safe foods they will eat
  • Challenges surrounding oral management of food (moving food in their mouth)
  • Developmental experiences that make eating challenging
  • Fear and refusal around exposure to and trying new foods
  • Sensory processing vulnerabilities causing sensitivity to the textures, smells, and flavours of foods
  • Difficulty with chewing (swallowing whole or spitting out bites after trying to chew)
  • Social pressure and anxiety
  • Specific medical conditions
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Prioritizing the feeding relationship between caregivers and children

– The Responsive Feeding Centre of BC

What Funding Covers Responsive Feeding Therapy?

Responsive Feeding Therapy (RFT) services are billable to Austim Funding. Charity funding is available for children 0-18 years old, if your family income qualifies.

Please see our Funding Page for more information.

“My son easily established report with Shannon, and their collaborative work is tailored to his needs.
Shannon’s ability to listen, adapt sessions, and offer valuable suggestions creates a positive and engaging environment, making her a valuable asset.”

“I learned a lot about not only my kid’s, but also my own sensory profile.
Really great resource for families.”

“Melissa’s neurodiversity-affirming approach transformed our autistic 5 year olds mealtimes, reducing meltdowns and creating a positive experience with gradual food introductions.”

“This course was really informative! I began to understand how and why my child struggles with food. Most helpful was the nonjudgmental approach from the facilitators.”

“I highly recommend The Responsive Feeding Centre of BC for any parents and caregivers who are looking for a Neurodiversity affirmative service provider.”

“Through Melissa’s collaborative and respectful feeding therapy, our kiddo became more curious and less anxious about different foods, expanding their flavour palette.”

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