Feeding Therapy

فیڈنگ تھراپی: کھانے کا وقت آسان بنائیں

Feeding therapy helps children who eat a very limited range of foods, refuse meals, gag on textures, or have mealtimes that are a daily struggle. The goal is calm, positive mealtimes and better nutrition.

Signs your child may benefit

Eats fewer than 15–20 different foods
Gags, vomits or cries when new foods appear
Only eats with a screen on, or must be fed for a long time
Has trouble chewing or moving to age-appropriate textures
Mealtimes cause stress for the whole family

What happens in sessions

A feeding specialist reviews eating history, oral-motor skills and sensory needs
New foods are introduced very gradually through touch, smell and play, without pressure
Oral-motor exercises can build chewing and swallowing skills
Parents learn calm mealtime routines that reduce battles

How you can help at home

Keep mealtimes calm, short and at the table, without screens
Put a tiny amount of a new food beside a food your child already likes
Let your child touch, smell and play with foods, as this counts as progress
Eat together and model enjoying a variety of foods

How it works at Parh

Start with the free online screening in English or Urdu
A therapist reviews the results and recommends a plan
Sessions online or onsite in Karachi, one-to-one or in small groups
Monthly progress reports, so you can see what is changing
Subsidised places for families who need them

Common questions

Is my child just a picky eater?

Many children are picky for a while. If the food list is very small, weight is a concern, or meals are very stressful, feeding therapy can help.

Should I hide food or force my child to eat?

No. Pressure usually makes refusal worse. Gradual, positive exposure works better.

Should we see a doctor too?

Yes. If there are concerns about weight, growth, swallowing or vomiting, please also see your paediatrician.

Parh's screening is not a diagnosis. For medical concerns, please also consult a qualified doctor.

Not sure what your child needs?

Start with our free 10–15 minute online screening in English or Urdu. Worth Rs. 5,999, free during our pilot.

Start the free screening