A child's incessant screaming, spitting, and food throwing during mealtime are enough to frustrate any parent or caregiver Continuous resistance to eating not only leads to malnourishment, but physical and intellectual developmental become additional concerns. Invariably, the underlying reason(s) for refusing to eat will differ from child to child, so the focus should be on improving or resolving the eating problem. This is a two-part book written for caregivers and professionals who work with children with feeding problems. It presents behavioral interventions and approaches on solving a child's resistance to eating. * Part One was specifically written for teachers, parents, and caregivers with no prior professional experience or training on feeding problems. * Part Two was written for professionals, providing detailed information on how to apply behavioral assessment and developing individualized interventions based on a child's eating behaviors. The behavioral interventions and procedures presented in this book can also be integrated into oral motor or dysphagia therapy. Includes references and brief descriptions.
Broccoli Boot Camp is a comprehensive guide for parents of children who are selective or picky eaters and can be used with children with or without special needs (e.g., autism or Down syndrome).
The purpose of this edited book is to provide a comprehensive review of these approaches for improving mealtime behaviors for individuals diagnosed with ASD, provide clinical recommendations for improving mealtime behaviors, and identify ...
In J. R. Lutzker, & K. M. Guastaferro (Eds.), A guide to programs for parenting children with autism Spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities: Evidence-based guidance for professionals (pp. 141–172).
Now, Judy Converse, a registered, licensed dietitian, offers new advice and guidance on how to use food as an essential tool for development. Based on the latest research, Special-Needs Kids Eat Right includes: ?
This is a practical guide for the adults supporting this group of teens, recommending changes in policy and practice in order to improve the care of young people experiencing these conditions.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the clinical phenomenon of pica.
Cognitive behavioral therapy for the busy child psychiatrist and other mental health professionals: Rubrics and rudiments. New York, NY: Routledge. Friedberg, R. D., & McClure, J. M. (2015). Clinical practice of cognitive therapy with ...
A population-based study of neurobehavioral comorbidities in children with active epilepsy, Pediatrics, 133, e1586-93. ... II: Epilepsy. Pediatrics, 88, 1219–1225. Tuchman, R., Alessandri, M., & Cuccaro, M. (2010).
This volume examines repetitive and restrictive behaviors and interests (RRBIs) affecting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Weight-Related Behaviors and Outcomes in Children and Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities