Expert Feeding Therapist Supporting All Stages
About Ocean Pediatric Feeding
At Ocean Pediatric Feeding, we work with infants, toddlers, and children of all ages and abilities who struggle with feeding, eating, or mealtime challenges. Whether it’s a baby just home from the NICU, a toddler refusing new foods, or a child with complex medical needs, our goal is to give families the tools and support they need to move forward with confidence..
Therapy services take place in your child's natural environment (home, daycare, school etc.) instead of in a clinic. Our clients have found in-home/community therapy helps to lessen their child’s anxiety during sessions and promotes progress with feeding at home (where it matters most!)
Meet the therapist;
Sarah Auriemma, MS, CCC-SLP
Founder & Feeding Specialist
I’m Sarah, the Speech-Language Pathologist, pediatric feeding specialist and mother of two, behind Ocean Pediatric Feeding. I’ve dedicated my career to helping children and families overcome feeding difficulties and build calmer, healthier mealtimes.
I trained and worked on the Feeding and Swallowing Team at Boston Children’s Hospital, one of the nation’s leading centers for pediatric feeding disorders. There, I gained extensive experience evaluating and treating children with a wide range of challenges—from premature infants and medically complex children with G-tubes or NG-tubes, to toddlers and older kids with picky eating, oral motor delays, reflux, or anxiety around food.
Today, I bring that same level of expertise directly to families in Ocean County, Monmouth County, and across New Jersey and beyond, offering:
In-home and school/daycare-based feeding therapy
Virtual parent coaching
School-based support and collaboration
Parent workshops and education
My Approach
Feeding therapy should be child-led, family-centered, and evidence-based. That means:
Respecting each child’s pace while creating opportunities for growth
Empowering parents with practical strategies they can use every day
Collaborating with pediatricians, ENTs, GIs, dietitians, and schools so everyone is working toward the same goals
Blending clinical expertise with warmth and play so progress feels natural, not forced
Parents often tell me they feel “stuck” before we start therapy—like they’ve tried everything and nothing works. My role is to step in with a clear plan, encouragement, and strategies that actually fit your child and your family.
Unlike traditional clinic-based feeding therapy, this coaching model keeps you at the center of the process.
The Ocean Pediatric Feeding Difference
🅧 Most clinics:
→ Take your child into a therapy room while you wait outside
→ Offer little parent involvement or coaching
→ Give you a quick 2‑minute recap at the end of the session
→ See your child once a week with no guidance in between
✓At Ocean Pediatric Feeding:
✓ You stay involved in every single session
✓ You get real‑time strategies and coaching while your child learns
✓ Sessions are focused on making adjustments in the moment not just talking about it after the fact
✓ You get on-going support
This tailored, parent-led model consistently produces faster progress and more confident, connected mealtimes.
What parents are saying
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What parents are saying 〰️
★★★★★
“Sarah has been such a blessing for our family! She is so kind, patient, and knowledgeable. She truly cares and works so well with my son. I have learned so much from her and am so grateful for all that she has done! She was the most recommended feeding therapist when I was looking and I completely understand why! She truly is the best in the area and I can not say enough good things about her!”
- Brandi
★★★★★
“Wonderful! Sarah came to my rescue when I was having a hard time introducing food to my baby who for months refused to really eat anything, in a couple months we got my 1 year old eating like a normal baby instead of spitting everything out . Amazing and very experienced and knowledgeable who helped me through a difficult time. Thank you again!”
- Lisa
★★★★★
“Sarah worked with my 18 month old for about 2 months and the progress we have seen with his eating is incredible. Mealtimes are so much less stressful for our family now. Sarah is extremely knowledgable and experienced in her field and we trusted her completely throughout the process…I would recommend Sarah to anyone looking for pediatric feeding therapy!”
- Ashwinee
Let’s Work Together
If mealtimes feel stressful, your child is eating only a few foods, or you’re managing complex medical feeding needs, you don’t have to go through it alone. At Ocean Pediatric Feeding, you’ll find both expertise and support.
Click the button to schedule an evaluation or parent coaching session and start building a calmer, more confident path forward.