We are specialized on helping children with early eating behavior disorders, especially children who are considered feeding tube dependent. These children have been fed through a feeding tube for too long and have therefore never learned how to take food orally. Our medical experts can help your child to learn how to eat in a self-regulated and sufficient manner while simultaneously weaning it off the feeding tube. This intensive process takes about 3-4 weeks. Two options are available: The online Netcoaching program or the In-/Outpatient program at the Children’s Hospital in Graz.
Netcoaching for tube-fed children
The Netcoaching program is a highly effective tele-medical online coaching service for children with tube dependency. In this entirely internet-based program, your child stays at home in its familiar environment while our team of expert’s works with you via our online coaching platform.
Picky eaters and other early eating behavior disorders
For parents of picky eaters or children with other eating disorders, the same programs are available. Our goal in respect to picky eaters is to dramatically improve the child’s openness towards a wide variety of foods and increase its daily intake of different foods in the long-term.
In-/Outpatient treatment in Austria
At the University Hospital of Graz, more than 1’600 children with eating disorders have been treated successfully during the past 20 years. An intensive 3-weeks-therapy helps your child learn to eat. You can choose between in- or outpatient treatment.
Patient Testimonials
Former patients of the NoTube program, who have gone through the program successfully, report about the challenges they faced during the weaning program and what it felt like when the feeding tube finally was removed.
Registration
In order to evaluate which program is best for you and your child, you can register on our online platform and submit all the necessary information regarding your child’s medical history. We will then proceed with a detailed medical assessment and advise you on the best option for you and your child.
Costs
Netcoaching is based on a flat-fee, regardless of the number of contacts between you and our experts. The costs for the In-/Outpatient treatment are externally calculated by the financial department of the University Clinic Graz. Find out more about the costs here.
