Shared Space
therapy
Eating and Feeding
the home of
Feeding Therapy
Our approach
Our feeding therapy is built around each person's unique relationship with food. We work without pressure, shame, or prescribed outcomes so that clients feel genuinely supported to grow, at their own pace, in ways that fit their real life.
Our services
Neurodivergent affirming care individulas
Family centred support for feeding differences
Building confidence and competance with food and eating
Working trough food and eating related trauma
Expressing needs and self-advocationg with food and eating
Support with managing food at school, camps, partys and social occasions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral?
You do not need a referral to access our services, however if you would like a Medicare Plan this will need to be obtained from your GP and they will write a referral.
What kind of funding can be used to pay for services? Medicare - You can discuss this with your GP. If you are eligible for medicare sessions there will still be a 'gap' payment required. NDIS - If you are self-managed or plan managed and our services align with the goals in your current NDIS package Private Health Insurance - Check your policy document under 'Extras' Private - You can pay out of pocket for our services
When should I be worried about my child's eating?
You know your child better than anyone else. If you are worried, it's worth booking in for an assessment. Other things to look out for are:
• Loss of weight; we are always concerned when children loose weight, especially if it is unexplained.
• Dropping more and more foods from the preferred list.
• Cutting out food groups, eg. meat, dairy, "carbs” and/or “healthy eating” that seems extreme.
• If mealtimes are making you anxious or are stressful for your family.
When would someone engage in Feeding Therapy?
In feeding therapy children are invited to explore foods in a respectful and non-threatening environment. They learn skills to help manage sensory sensitivities and anxiety related to food. We teach them words and phrases to describe the sensory characteristics of food and express their own sensory preferences. Continued feeding therapy assists children to develop a bank of strategies to manage sensory challenges and anxiety, helping them to feel confident eating at home and in social settings.
What happens in Feeding Therapy?
In feeding therapy clients are invited to explore foods in a respectful and non-threatening environment. They learn skills to help manage sensory sensitivities and anxiety related to food. We teach them words and phrases to describe the sensory characteristics of food and express their own sensory preferences. Continued feeding therapy helps people to build confidence and competence with food and eating.