Telehealth Offers Advantages For Treating Children With Feeding Disorders

Telehealth revolutionizes treating children’s feeding disorders, exemplified by Focused Approach’s virtual program, Focused on Feeding. Initiated by Dena E. Kelly, the startup’s CEO, this telemedicine-powered service transitioned from clinic-centered to home-based, enhancing outcomes significantly. Teletherapy enables families to conduct sessions from home kitchens, aiding children’s skill generalization. It alleviates travel burdens for families with special needs, cutting therapy duration to about six months. By empowering parents and collaborating with multidisciplinary experts, the program ensures holistic care for children. Notably, in a severe case, the program led a 12-year-old from malnutrition and a feeding tube to self-sustained oral consumption, showcasing the efficacy of telemedicine in achieving transformative results, reducing sessions to weekly check-ins for ongoing support.