A: Every child develops at their own pace. However, by around 1 year old, children should be learning to explore a wider variety of foods, textures, and family meals.If your child:Eats only a small range of foodsRefuses new texturesOnly accepts certain food preparations (e.g., only steamed vegetables)Has difficulty progressing beyond soft foodsBecomes stressed or upset during mealtimes It may be helpful to assess the underlying difficulty that may be affecting their eating development.ard)

A: Some food preferences are common in children. However, if your child has difficulty accepting changes in texture, taste, appearance, or preparation methods, it may indicate a need for support with sensory flexibility and food exploration. Feeding support can help children gradually expand their food experiences in a positive and stress-free way.

A: No. Music-Based Feeding Support does not diagnose or treat swallowing disorders (dysphagia).If your child has concerns such as coughing or choking during meals, frequent chest infections, difficulty swallowing, or suspected aspiration, referral to an appropriate medical professional (such as a speech- language pathologist specialising in dysphagia or your child's medical team) is recommended.

A: That is okay. There is no pressure or expectation for your child to eat during the session. Progress is not measured by how much food is eaten in one session. Sessions focus on helping children feel safe, comfortable, and confident around food while developing the skills needed for eating, including oral-motor skills, sensory tolerance, feeding skills, and positive mealtime experiences over time.language pathologist specialising in dysphagia or your child's medical team) is recommended.

A: Music-Based Feeding Support helps children who experience challenges with eating, including:✓ Limited food variety✓ Difficulty accepting new textures✓ Picky eating✓ Sensory-based feeding challenges✓ Food refusal✓ Mealtime anxiety or stress✓ Oral-motor skill development✓ Difficulty participating in family meals✓ Developing greater independence during eating

A: We support children from 6 months and above, depending on their developmental stage and feeding needs.

A: No. Music-Based Feeding Support does not diagnose or treat swallowing disorders (dysphagia).If your child has concerns such as coughing or choking during meals, frequent chest infections, difficulty swallowing, or suspected aspiration, referral to an appropriate medical professional (such as a speech- language pathologist specialising in dysphagia or your child's medical team) is recommended.

A: Y our child may benefit if they:✓ Eat only a few preferred foods✓ Avoid certain textures or food groups✓ Need food prepared in very specific ways✓ Frequently leave the table or cannot stay engaged during meals✓ Run around or struggle to participate in mealtimes✓ Become upset, anxious, or distressed when trying new foods✓ Have difficulty transitioning to family meals

A: Rather than focusing only on getting children to eat, we support the underlying skills that make eating possible. Evidence-based Music Therapy is integrated with feeding approaches to support:Emotional regulationFood exploration and flexibilityOral-motor developmentPositive parent-child mealtime interactionsSensory processingAttention and engagementReflex integration Through rhythm, singing, movement, and play, music becomes a clinical tool to help children build confidence and independence with eating.