Feeding Tube Weaning

Please see below for your 3 options regarding Feeding Tube Weaning

Jump Start – Tube Weaning Readiness Evaluation and Coaching 

• Comprehensive team assessment conducted by at least two therapists
• Thrive team collaboration with one or more of the child’s existing physicians
• An individualized plan for treatment
• Written report with supporting scientific evidence
• Expert suggestions for immediate and long-term improvement

Remote Tube Weaning

• Supported weaning from afar as indicated after assessment
• Daily phone and email support during treatment
• Weekly phone and email support during follow-up
• Thrive team ongoing collaboration with child’s physician
• Collaboration with Thrive affiliated Dietitian
• Parental coaching throughout to build competence and ensure future success
• 6 months remote follow-up to ensure ongoing success

Intensive Tube Weaning

• Remote preparation for child and family via email/phone calls with Thrive team
• 10 Day Intensive Therapy with expert attendance at mealtimes
• Thrive team ongoing collaboration with child’s physician
• Collaboration with Thrive affiliated Dietitian
• Parental coaching throughout to build competence and ensure future success
• 6 months of remote follow-up to ensure ongoing success