Feeding Therapy at Home | Our Toddler’s Oral Feeding Routine

In this video we demonstrate Feeding Therapy at Home. This is what a typical oral feeding session looks like for Dior. Dior has both Cerebral Palsy and Autism which makes feeding by mouth challenging. Unlike some autistic toddlers Dior is not a picky eater.
Our focus with Dior is to assist her in developing the proper oral motor skills. She has made so much progress over the last year. Thanks to the help of St. Vincent Feeding Clinic.
Cerebral palsy can affect the muscles that open and close the mouth and move the lips and the tongue which can cause difficulties in chewing and swallowing food and drink - a condition known as dysphagia.
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We are the Goodmans. At two our daughter was diagnosed with ASD (Autism spectrum disorder) and Cerebral Palsy. She is an ex micro preemie born at only 23 weeks gestation. She spent 157 long and scary days in the NICU . Despite all her challenges, she is a happy little girl.
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[@KMWeir]

She is so precious. YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING PARENTS!!! I know it cannot be easy & I applaud you & pray you get breaks from time to time. You’re journey has been intense. But as Christians we do know all of these things have purpose & only time will tell the many purposes your experiences have. I have a granddaughter who is 3 & is non-verbal autistic. Our journey hasn’t been nearly as hard as yours. My granddaughter was born full term. She also responded to ‘sing song’ speech like Dior at first. She mostly repeats what someone says when she speaks now. She FINALLY learned how to say ‘yes’ & ‘no’ which was just INCREDIBLE!! It’s so nice to ask her if she wants something & she can answer. I have subscribed as I am learning of others experiences with autism. Again, Dior is just absolutely precious. I could just give her a big hug!!!! 💕

[@carolynlong9148]

I too was born early six weeks two pounds. I'm dyslexic and suffer from pediatric Fibromyaliga, Costochondritis, Asthma and Copd. I'm 46 and work special education and I'm a in home respite provider for children and adults with disabilities.

[@pinkkase622]

Aww dior so pretty she have gotten so big now I saw her video when she was a lot smaller great informative video

[@zaydaroberts8593]

Was u guys are amazing parents I love your daughter she is god grace

[@zaydaroberts8593]

Was u guys are amazing parents I love your daughter she is god grace

[@nancyb.473]

Are a super mom Amazing work, it is a struggle for me at meals time my son is super picking and does not get the most of the goods. thank you for sharing

[@GoodmanLifeXL]

You got this!

[@mandyle2214]

How do you blend the chicken, vegetables and rice? What liquid do you use to make it a purée?

[@GoodmanLifeXL]

Thank you for your question! We have a blend tec blender. We add all ingredients to the blender and use stock to thin it out. We use stock instead of water so it's still flavorful.. If it's a sweet food we use applesauce.

[@boschic8776]

She's gotten so big!

[@andreawooten-mckinnon2982]

U are a very special handpicked mom for Dior. Your patience is truly amazing. Wtchn U w her as U explain, is, the best bc I cn see hw much you've taught her & tht she has learned it & it's tht familiarity thts a constant in U all lives tht keeps her learning & progressing in such positive ways. GOD won't put no more on us than we cn bare & U are baring well w your daughter. Dior is blessed to hv U as her mom.

[@GoodmanLifeXL]

You are so kind

[@laurahall8250]

You're amazing. My daughter has feeding difficulties as well. May need a gtube soon.

[@GoodmanLifeXL]

You got this!

[@bethanymansfield]

WOW only 3 comments and 27 thousand views I am stunned

[@GoodmanLifeXL]

Thanks for the comment. KZbin took away the ability for ppl to make comments for almost two years.

[@mandyle2214]

Thank you. You may already know about this but growing independent eaters website has a lot of good tips and videos. I also have a tube fed daughter that only eats puree.

[@tashuwamustgray7220]

Very informational. Thank you

[@Lindacherry63]

You are a good mum. We can learn a lot from this. Thanks for sharing.

[@GoodmanLifeXL]

Thank you so much

[@zaydaroberts8593]

Was u guys are amazing parents I love your daughter she is god grace

[@andreariggs5987]

What kind of mesh is that that you are using and where did you get it?

[@GoodmanLifeXL]

It a called tulle mesh. You can get it at Walmart, are any craft store.

[@louisec1902]

Thanks for sharing this video. My 15 months has a similar challenge. I’m wondering how did you balance between g-tube formula puree volume vs oral food volume? My challenge is that my kid doesn’t eat by mouth a lot(he wouldn’t feel hungry), mainly driven by the gtube feeding calories and volume. If you can share more, I’ll be really appreciate it.

[@GoodmanLifeXL]

Dior doesn't signal she is hungary as well. We had to work out a feeding schedule with her nutritionist. We try to feed her mostly by mouth.

[@shaunafeds4909]

Where did u get the cup with the straw??

[@GoodmanLifeXL]

The cup we got from the clinic, but Amazon sells a similar Honey Bear cup. The straw is PVC Clear Vinyl Tubing that we obtain from Lowes and cut to size.

[@noora5095]

Thank you for sharing and giving advice for people in this situation like me and my son. I have taken it on board 😊

[@GoodmanLifeXL]

Thanks for the kind comment. We wish you and your son all the best!

[@sugarspiceandlottarice8877]

So cute

[@GoodmanLifeXL]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@asimpervaiz3736]

Hi , Thank you so much for sharing this Video. Can you please share the fabric which was used ? Thank you

[@GoodmanLifeXL]

Hello! We hope it's helpful. It's fabric tulle.. We get ours at our local craft store or even Walmart..

[@asimpervaiz3736]

@@GoodmanLifeXL thank you so much!

[@amichele862]

You are a great mum. Dior is lucky to have you. God bless your family.

[@GoodmanLifeXL]

Thank you so much

[@ericaredding5376]

Hello I love your video it’s very informative❤ I have some concerns with my daughter who’s is 22 and she has cerebral palsy/none verbal,just recently she’s declined her fluid intake she will not drink out of cup at all so we made her a dr appointment she go tomorrow but she will eat 💯 but will no longer drink I’m very concerned because dehydration is not what I want to happen and when we thicken her liquids to feed them to her since she want drinks I feel she not getting enough fluid intake have. We are just at a loss because went don’t have a clue as to why she’s not drinking anymore.😢

[@GoodmanLifeXL]

We are sorry for the late reply. How is your daughter doing?

[@ericaredding5376]

Hello thank you for the reply she was hospitalized for about a week she’s back drinking thank goodness❤️❤️ thank you