Nourishing Growth — From First Bite to Family Table
Our expert feeding therapists are committed to helping children from birth to 21 years overcome feeding and swallowing challenges — ensuring they receive the nourishment they need for healthy growth, development, and joyful mealtimes.
Our Approach
Feeding Therapy. The LEEAP Way.
At The LEEAP Center, our team of expert feeding therapists is committed to helping children overcome feeding and swallowing challenges — ensuring they receive the nourishment they need for healthy growth and development. We walk hand-in-hand with parents to support feeding and swallowing development from birth.
For children with more complex feeding issues, we offer our Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Feeding Clinic — bringing together 2 or more specialized feeding professionals to provide holistic, integrative interventions. Regardless of the concern, we are here for your family every step of the way.
As part of Charlotte's premier interdisciplinary therapy hub, our feeding therapists collaborate directly with SLPs, OTs, psychologists, and medical providers — ensuring your child receives truly integrated, whole-child care.
Birth to 21 Years
Our feeding program serves children from birth through young adulthood — addressing feeding challenges at every developmental stage with age-appropriate, individualized care.
Interdisciplinary Feeding Clinic
For complex cases, our Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Feeding Clinic brings together multiple specialists for holistic, coordinated assessment and intervention.
Evidence-Based Approaches
From the SOS Approach to Feeding to oral motor therapy and swallowing rehabilitation, our team uses the most current, research-supported feeding therapy methods.
Medical Coordination
We work closely with pediatricians, GI specialists, pulmonologists, and dietitians to ensure your child's feeding care is fully integrated with their medical management.
Feeding Therapy in Action
Real Sessions. Real Progress.
Service Areas
Feeding & Swallowing Services
Click each area to learn more about what we treat and what families can expect from our feeding therapy team.
Infants who struggle during breastfeeding or bottle-feeding — experiencing choking, gagging, or discomfort during feeds — may be facing feeding issues that require early intervention. Our feeding therapists work closely with families to assess and address the oral motor, sensory, and structural factors contributing to feeding difficulties in infants.
What to Expect
- Comprehensive infant feeding assessment
- Oral motor and latch evaluation
- Positioning and pacing strategies
- Collaboration with lactation consultants and physicians
- Parent coaching for safe, comfortable feeding
Who We Serve
We Are Here For Every Child
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If your child is struggling with feeding or swallowing, our team is ready to listen, evaluate, and partner with your family to ensure they receive the nourishment they need to thrive.