Feeding Team

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Contact Information

Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Contact: Scott Van Epps, PT, MS, PCS, Manager of Clinical Services
Email Address: feedingteam@connecticutchildrens.org
Phone: 860-545-9000
Alternate Phone: 860-545-8605

10 Columbus Boulevard Suite 401 Hartford, CT 06106
Area Served: Out of State

Map Location Feeding Team

Narrative

Our Feeding team looks at oral motor, nutrition and sensory concerns as related to feeding problems.

Medical diagnoses that may be associated with feeding difficulties include:

  • Autism/pervasive developmental disorders (PDD)
  • Anxiety associated with eating
  • Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Congenital cardiac conditions
  • Congenital syndromes
  • Dysphagia
  • Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistulas
  • Failure to thrive
  • Gastro-esophageal reflux
  • Oral motor deficits/dysfunction
  • Sensory integrative dysfunction

Service Types

  • Equipment - Used
  • Equipment Loan
  • Inpatient
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Outpatient
  • Physical Therapy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Speech Therapy

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • CIGNA
  • ConnectiCare
  • United Healthcare

Program Type

  • Health Care
  • Medical

Populations Served

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

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

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Accessibility Features

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

Additional Information

  • Fees: Medicare, Private Insurance