Comprehensive, child-centred feeding and swallowing therapy for infants, children, and adolescents. Personalized programmes built to transform mealtimes and support healthy nutritional development.
At BridgesCare, our feeding therapy programme is designed to evaluate and treat the full spectrum of feeding and swallowing difficulties in infants, children, and adolescents. Our multidisciplinary team of licensed clinicians collaborates closely to address the medical, sensory, behavioural, and developmental dimensions of every feeding challenge.
Whether your child struggles with food refusal, texture sensitivities, swallowing safety, or transitioning from tube to oral feeding, we create individualized plans that prioritise both nutritional outcomes and positive mealtime experiences for the entire family.
Schedule Your AssessmentOur core feeding programmes target the most common feeding and swallowing difficulties — from oral motor weakness and sensory aversions to behavioural mealtime challenges. Each programme is tailored to your child's unique needs and developmental stage.
Weak or poorly coordinated muscles in the jaw, lips, and tongue can make chewing and swallowing a daily challenge for young children. Our feeding specialists design targeted strengthening and coordination exercises that gradually build the oral foundation necessary for safe, efficient, and age-appropriate eating patterns.
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Many children reject foods not because of taste alone, but because of texture, temperature, or smell sensitivities. Our therapists use carefully graded sensory exposure, play-based food exploration, and desensitization techniques to widen food acceptance — turning mealtimes from a source of stress into a positive family experience.
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When mealtimes become a battleground of refusal, tantrums, or avoidance, a structured behavioural approach can make a significant difference. Our clinicians implement evidence-based strategies that reduce negative mealtime behaviours, introduce positive reinforcement, and build cooperative eating habits through consistent, supportive routines.
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Swallowing difficulties in children require careful clinical evaluation and highly individualized intervention. Our feeding therapists conduct detailed oral and pharyngeal assessments, then create customized therapy protocols involving muscle conditioning, safe posture techniques, and texture-modification recommendations to minimize aspiration risk and support nutritional health.
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The physical and emotional setting in which a child eats can profoundly influence feeding outcomes. Our team evaluates seating, utensils, routines, and family dynamics, then provides actionable guidance to create a calm, distraction-free, and encouraging mealtime environment that supports successful feeding at every stage.
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Sustainable feeding progress depends on what happens at home, not just in the clinic. We equip parents and caregivers with practical mealtime strategies, food-introduction protocols, and hands-on techniques so that therapeutic gains carry over into every meal and snack throughout the day.
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Get a Free Phone ConsultationWhether your little one is struggling with their first solids or avoiding entire food groups — our team brings expert, compassionate care to every mealtime challenge.
For children with complex feeding profiles — including those transitioning from tube feeding, those on the autism spectrum, or infants with early feeding difficulties — our advanced programmes provide the specialist support needed for meaningful, lasting progress.
Transitioning from tube feeding to oral intake is a delicate, multi-step process. Our specialists work collaboratively with medical teams and families to introduce oral stimulation, build tolerance, and progressively shift nutritional intake from tube to mouth — always prioritising safety and the child's comfort.
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Some children remain stuck on purees or soft foods long past the expected developmental window. Our therapists employ systematic texture-advancement techniques, guided oral exploration activities, and chewing-skill development exercises to help children progress through food textures at a safe, supported pace.
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Children on the autism spectrum often present with highly restrictive eating patterns driven by sensory preferences, rigidity, or anxiety around novel foods. Our clinicians combine sensory integration methods with structured food-chaining techniques and visual supports to gradually broaden dietary variety while respecting each child's unique profile.
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Complex feeding difficulties frequently involve medical, developmental, and sensory factors that require the expertise of multiple professionals. Our comprehensive assessment process brings together speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and external paediatricians or gastroenterologists to form a complete picture and a unified treatment strategy.
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Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding challenges in the earliest months can affect both nutrition and bonding. Our feeding therapists assess latch, suck-swallow-breathe coordination, and oral motor readiness to identify the root cause — then guide parents through targeted interventions that improve feeding efficiency and reduce infant distress.
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When a child's diet has narrowed to a handful of accepted foods, nutritional gaps and family stress can escalate quickly. Our clinicians use food-chaining, systematic desensitization, and positive mealtime strategies to gradually expand the range of accepted foods — always at a pace the child can manage.
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Book a Feeding AssessmentFrom the very first call to sustained mealtime improvement, here is exactly what to expect when you choose BridgesCare for feeding therapy.
Speak with our feeding therapy team to share your concerns, ask questions, and determine whether a formal assessment is the right next step. No obligation required.
A detailed evaluation by a licensed feeding specialist — covering oral motor function, sensory responses, swallowing safety, mealtime behaviours, and nutritional intake patterns.
Based on assessment outcomes, we design a customized feeding programme with clear, measurable objectives — presented to and discussed with the family before sessions begin.
Structured, engaging feeding sessions — in clinic or at home — with caregivers actively involved as co-therapists. Complimentary home training plans are provided to reinforce gains.
Regular progress reviews to track improvement against goals. The therapy plan is refined as your child advances — ensuring continued momentum toward confident, independent eating.
Our DHA-licensed speech-language pathologists and feeding specialists bring deep clinical expertise, advanced certifications, and genuine dedication to every feeding therapy session.
Holds a Master's degree in Speech Therapy & Audiology with more than a decade of clinical experience across India and the UAE. Certified BCaBA and QASP-S with advanced training in PROMPT, AVT, PECS, Oral Placement Therapy, and the Henan Programme.
A published author and sought-after speaker, Rupali champions a family-first philosophy — believing that lasting feeding outcomes are built through strong partnerships between therapists and caregivers.
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View Full TeamCoverage for feeding therapy in the UAE varies depending on your policy and the clinical diagnosis. Although direct billing is not available with most providers, many insurers have reimbursed our feeding therapy services in the past. We prepare all necessary paperwork — stamped claim forms, receipts, and clinical reports — to make your reimbursement process as straightforward as possible.
Certain insurance providers facilitate therapy services through a Guarantee of Payment mechanism. If your plan supports this option, our administrative team will manage the full documentation workflow — including stamped forms, payment records, and clinical investigation reports — to ensure a seamless approval experience.
The Sanad Card, provided by Dubai's Community Development Authority (CDA), extends valuable support for individuals with disabilities. BridgesCare aligns closely with the Sanad Card's objectives — delivering tailored feeding rehabilitation, personalized therapy plans, early intervention, family education, and continuous progress tracking for eligible families.
Tip: Reach out to your insurance provider or broker to confirm whether feeding therapy is covered under your plan. Our admin team is always happy to walk you through the documentation and submission process.
Every feeding intervention we deliver is rooted in the latest clinical research and well-established therapeutic protocols.
No two feeding profiles are identical — each programme is carefully shaped around the child's specific challenges, pace, and goals.
Our centre meets the highest regulatory benchmarks set by Dubai's health and community development authorities.
Parents and caregivers are core members of the therapy team, receiving ongoing coaching and complimentary home training.
Our diverse clinical team provides therapy in multiple languages to serve Dubai's multicultural families effectively.
We offer morning, afternoon, and weekend appointments so therapy fits seamlessly into your family's daily routine.
Our son had been refusing almost every solid food since he was a toddler. After months of stressful mealtimes, we turned to BridgesCare. Within just a few sessions, his feeding therapist identified the sensory triggers we had missed and introduced strategies that slowly but surely expanded his diet. Today he eats over thirty different foods — something we never imagined possible. The patience and expertise of the entire team changed our family's life.— Meera K., Parent of a Feeding Therapy Client
Common indicators include persistent food refusal, gagging or choking during meals, extreme food selectivity (eating fewer than 20 foods), difficulty transitioning to age-appropriate textures, excessive mealtime duration (more than 30 minutes), weight loss or poor weight gain, and heightened anxiety or distress around eating. If any of these are present, an assessment is recommended.
Feeding therapy can start as early as infancy — particularly for babies struggling with breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or transitioning to solids. For older children, there is no upper age limit. The earlier concerns are addressed, the more effective the intervention tends to be.
The duration depends on the nature and severity of the feeding difficulty. Some children respond within a few weeks, while others with more complex sensory or medical profiles may benefit from several months of consistent therapy. Your clinician will outline expected timelines after the initial evaluation.
Absolutely not. Our approach is child-led and never coercive. We use positive reinforcement, play-based exploration, and gradual exposure to build comfort and willingness. Forcing food is counterproductive and is never part of our methodology.
Yes. While some degree of food selectivity is developmentally normal, extreme picky eating can impact nutrition and growth. Our therapists use structured food-chaining strategies, sensory desensitization, and mealtime behaviour support to systematically expand the variety and volume of foods a child will accept.
Home practice is essential. We provide every family with a detailed home training plan that includes daily mealtime strategies, food exploration activities, and specific exercises recommended by your therapist. Consistent follow-through at home dramatically accelerates progress.
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Talk to Our TeamOur team of certified feeding therapy specialists is here to support your child on the path to confident, comfortable, and nutritious eating. Reach out today — we typically respond within 24 hours.
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