FEEDING · LACTATION · COMMUNICATION
Small steps.
More confident
feeding.
Thoughtful support for your child.
A little more ease for your family.
From the first feeds to growing independence, we meet you where you are—with a listening ear, practical guidance, and your family’s goals at the center.
A steady hand
for your journey.
A PLACE TO START
Care that grows
with your child.
You don’t have to know exactly what kind of support you need. Start with what feels hard, and what you hope will change.
Infant feeding
& lactation
Support with breast and bottle feeding, latch and positioning, pumping questions, and making a feeding plan that fits your family.
Explore this care
A visit begins with your feeding story: what you’re noticing, what you’ve tried, and how feeding feels for you and your baby. Your questions and preferred feeding choices guide the conversation.
Pediatric
feeding therapy
A thoughtful approach to new foods, textures, feeding skills, and mealtimes that have become challenging—for toddlers and older children.
Explore this care
We look at your child’s routines, experiences with food, developmental and medical history, and your family’s priorities to understand where support could help.
Speech
& language
Support for communication that matters in everyday life: sharing needs, connecting with others, and participating in family routines.
Explore this care
We begin with your child’s strengths and the moments when communication feels difficult. Family observations and meaningful goals help shape the next steps.
Care begins with understanding your child’s individual needs and the support that is appropriate for them.
THE PAPERBOAT APPROACH
A whole child.
A whole family.
A shared direction.
Feeding and communication are part of a much bigger story. Your child’s history, relationships, routines, and strengths all belong in the conversation.
We listen first.
You know your child in ways no assessment can capture. Your observations and goals are the starting point.
We look at the whole picture.
We consider medical and developmental history, previous support, and what happens in everyday routines.
We make a plan together.
Thoughtful recommendations should feel understandable and practical, with room for your family’s needs.
We welcome collaboration.
Your pediatrician, specialists, and other therapists are part of your child’s story. Coordinated care starts with shared understanding.
YOUR FIRST VISIT
A little clarity.
A clear next step.
You don’t need to have all the answers before a first visit. A few observations—and the questions on your mind—are a good beginning.
- 1
Share your story
Your concerns, your child’s history, the support you’ve already tried, and what matters most to your family.
- 2
Understand together
A thoughtful look at your child’s strengths and challenges, with time to listen and ask questions.
- 3
Choose a direction
Discuss recommendations, priorities, and next steps that make sense for your child and your everyday life.
BRING WHAT YOU HAVE
Your first-visit
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PLANNING YOUR CARE
Fees
Evaluation and follow-up visit fees, with travel charges listed below.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Feeding Evaluation | $350 |
| Feeding therapy follow up | $150 |
| Speech and language evaluation | $350 |
| Speech and language therapy follow up | $150 |
A FEW HELPFUL ANSWERS
Questions
are welcome.
Wondering where to begin?
That’s a good place to start.
Do I need to know which service to choose?
No. Begin with your concerns and your family’s goals. The first conversation helps clarify whether feeding, lactation, speech and language, or another kind of support is the appropriate next step.
Can we talk about both breast and bottle feeding?
Yes. Your family’s feeding choices belong in the conversation. Bring questions about breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, or a combination of approaches.
Is this just for babies?
Infant feeding and lactation are central to Paperboat. Pediatric feeding and speech and language support extend that care to toddlers and older children.
What if my child already has a care team?
Bring the names of your child’s providers and a summary of previous evaluations or therapy. That history helps keep everyone’s understanding connected.
How do I arrange an appointment?
Use Contact the practice to send an inquiry through our SimplePractice contact form. You can ask about appointments and share the questions you would like to discuss. For general questions, email hello@paperboattherapies.com.
YOU CAN START RIGHT HERE
Your family’s story
is a good beginning.
A little preparation can help you feel more ready for the conversation.
Feeding. Connection.
Growing confidence.