Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing Program

The BHSC Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Program is available to children of all ages who have difficulty with feeding and/or swallowing.  Feeding and swallowing disorders place children at risk for dehydration, poor nutrition, aspiration (food or liquid entering the airway), pneumonia or repeated upper respiratory infections that can lead to chronic lung disease.  They can also lead to embarrassment or isolation in social situations involving eating.  At BHSC, the evaluation and treatment are completed by a Speech-Language Pathologist that has specialty training in the areas of feeding and swallowing.   Upon evaluation, the caregiver will be provided with goals and recommendations for improving their child's feeding and/or swallowing skills.

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Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing evaluations and services are available to children of all ages.  If your child is under 3 years of age, they may qualify for these services through Early Intervention.  Please contact Early Intervention in your County of residence.  If your child is older than 3 years of age,  (or if they are under 3 years old and did not qualify through Early Intervention), please contact BHSC at 885-8318 to set up your appointment.

The Early Intervention Program covers the cost of early intervention services only.   The Early Intervention Program does not pay for day care or other fees charged by community settings.

BHSC is approved by New York State and has contracts with Erie Niagara, Genesee, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties to provide Early Intervention services and evaluations.  The Early Intervention Program is a public program funded by New York State and county governments.