Feeding therapy helps autistic children who struggle with selective eating, food aversions, mealtime anxiety, or oral-motor challenges that make eating difficult or stressful. Many autistic children have sensory sensitivities that affect the textures, temperatures, and flavors they can tolerate, and some have underlying oral-motor coordination issues. Georgia feeding therapists — typically speech-language pathologists or occupational therapists with specialized training — use gradual, play-based approaches to help children expand their diets safely and reduce mealtime stress for the whole family. Programs like SOS Approach to Feeding and food chaining are commonly used in Georgia clinics. Feeding therapy is often covered by insurance when there is a medical or developmental diagnosis, though coverage varies by plan. When choosing a feeding therapist, ask about their specific approach, how they handle food refusal, and whether they provide strategies for parents to use between sessions. Many families see the best results when feeding therapy is coordinated with their child's OT or behavioral team. Browse Georgia feeding therapy providers below.
Serving families in: Atlanta, Marietta, Dacula and more across Georgia.
Use Stiimi's directory to browse Feeding Therapy providers by city, county, and region across Georgia. You can filter by telehealth availability and language, then contact providers directly to ask about availability, insurance, and next steps.
Coverage varies by provider and plan. Many Georgia providers accept major insurance and Medicaid, and some offer private-pay or sliding-scale options. Each provider's listing notes accepted insurance where available — always confirm details directly with the provider.
Some Georgia providers offer telehealth or virtual services, which can be helpful for families in rural areas or with busy schedules. Look for the telehealth filter in the Stiimi directory to find providers offering remote support.