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Supporting little ones on their feeding journey

At Feeding Foundations, my mission is to make feeding and mealtimes more enjoyable for children and their families.

About Me

Hi, I'm Jess Giametta, licensed and certified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Pediatric Feeding Specialist and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC).

I offer holistic feeding and swallowing therapy, blending advanced techniques with in-home support to ease feedings and boost parental confidence.

I specialize in pediatric feeding issues, drawing from my experience in the NICU and pediatric units at Stamford Hospital, as well as advanced certifications from Northeastern University and New York Medical College.

As a mother myself, I provide compassionate, personalized care, ensuring each client receives dedicated support tailored to their unique family dynamic.

My services are tailored to meet a diverse range of infant and child feeding needs, from specialized feeding techniques to picky eating challenges.

Whether you are a parent who brought their little one home from the NICU or you are looking for guidance on breastfeeding strategies, my expertise is here to support you.

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Signs a child may need feeding support:

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Coughing or choking when eating/drinking
Difficulty progressing with solids
Picky Eaters or Extreme "Pickyness"
Pulling away from the bottle/bottle refusal
Stressful meal times
Taking a long time to feed or eat
Extreme irritability or fussiness with feeding
Spilling food or liquid from the mouth or excessive drooling
Frequent vomiting during or after meals

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Specialities:

Complex Feeding Techniques and Therapy

Supporting transitions

to solids

Evaluation of tongue, lip and buccal ties

Caregiver education and training

Strategies for bottle or combination feeding

Breastfeeding support and techniques

Behavioral management of reflux

Nipple/bottle selection

Services:

Evaluations

A comprehensive evaluation assesses your child's feeding difficulties, medical history, developmental milestones, and provides a foundation for personalized recommendations and intervention.

In the initial assessment you can expect:

Conduct in-home feeding evaluations with a family-centered approach.
Gather relevant information, including medical history and developmental milestones.
Perform comprehensive assessments to address feeding and mealtime frustrations
Provide individualized recommendations to improve feeding outcomes and behaviors
Offer referrals to other professionals, if needed, to support the child's well-being.

Treatment/Follow-up

The frequency of treatment and follow-up sessions will be customized based on the initial evaluation and the unique needs of the child in collaboration with the family.

In Treatment/Follow-up sessions you can expect:

Implementing and practicing specific feeding strategies or techniques.
Monitoring and addressing any changes in the child's feeding behaviors or challenges.
Adjusting the treatment plan based on the child's progress and evolving needs.
Conducting additional screenings as needed to evaluate progress or identify new areas of focus.
Supporting the transition to new feeding stages (e.g., introducing solids, weaning, etc.)

Address

Westport, CT 06880

Phone or Text

203-506-1035

Email

jessica@feedingfoundationstherapy.com