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Narrative

The Feeding and Swallowing Program at Boston Children’s Hospital specializes in helping infants and children who have difficulty eating and drinking. The medical term for this is oropharyngeal dysphagia.

Feeding is the most complex task an infant must do on a daily basis. Some infants have difficulty learning this process. The Feeding and Swallowing Program team works with a diverse range of patients. We use a wide variety of diagnoses to evaluate, diagnose, and treat feeding and swallowing disorders.

Safe, efficient feeding and swallowing skills are important to allow children to meet their nutritional needs as they grow. Eating with family and friends is also an important social activity.

Chinese, Portuguese, Arabic, Creole, Vietnamese, Spanish and free transportation available.

Service Types

• Nutrition
• Outpatient
• Speech Therapy

Insurances Accepted

• Aetna
• AllWays Health Partners
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• CIGNA
• ConnectiCare
• Fallon Health
• Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
• Health New England
• Tufts Health Plan
• UniCare
• United Healthcare

Program Type

• Medical

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Developmental Disability
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22

Languages Spoken

• Chinese-Mandarin
• Portuguese
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Medical Needs
• Near Public Transportation
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: MassHealth, Medicare, Private Insurance, Personal Funds