Abstract
Aim. This case study aimed to describe an intervention with a 2-year-old child with growth problems and moderately severe feeding difficulties. Method. The intervention was based on cognitive behavioural principles and psycho-physiological techniques, and focused on reducing parental anxiety and returning the control of feeding to the child. Results. The child's feeding behaviour considerably improved over a 6-month period, and growth and weight were significantly increased. These positive changes have been maintained for a 3-year subsequent period. Conclusion. The principles described can be applied to children with a wide range of feeding problems with multivariate causes.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 255-260 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 1 Aug 2002 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2002 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Child
- Failure to thrive
- Feeding problems
- Intervention
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Food Science
- Medicine (miscellaneous)