If your child shows any of the following signs, they may benefit from a feeding evaluation:
difficulty swallowing (e.g., coughing, choking, red or watery eyes, wet or gurgly-sounding voice during or after meals), poor weight gain or slow growth, ongoing mealtime challenges (such as refusing to try new foods or extreme picky eating), a very limited diet (fewer than 20 different foods), difficulty transitioning to solid foods, or strong reactions to certain food textures, tastes, or smells.