When Emma came to us at 3 years old, she had been tube-fed since infancy and refused all oral foods. Her parents were worried she'd never eat normally.

Through consistent therapy sessions and parent coaching, Emma gradually learned to tolerate food near her face, then touching it, and eventually tasting tiny amounts.

Today, at age 5, Emma eats a variety of foods and recently enjoyed her first birthday cake by mouth. Her feeding tube was removed 6 months ago.

Every child's journey is unique, but with patience and the right support, amazing progress is possible.