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

282 Washington Street 5th Floor Hartford, CT 06106
Area Served: Out of State

Map Location Feeding Team

Narrative

Multidisciplinary team to address 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
  • 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 Health
  • Aetna Health Insurance Company
  • Aetna Life Insurance Company
  • CIGNA Healthcare of Massachusetts
  • ConnectiCare of Massachusetts
  • United HealthCare Insurance Company
  • United Healthcare of New England

Program Type

  • Medical

Populations Served

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Mental Illness
  • Muscular Dystrophy

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