Why is this Child so Skinny? Understanding Failure to Thrive

Date

2012

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Publisher

National Children's Advocacy Center

Abstract

Failure to thrive is a term often misused and misunderstood. Accurate recognition of this symptom and complete evaluation for its causes are imperative to ensure a child’s optimal health and development. This workshop will discuss definitions, identification of the failing-to-thrive child, and evaluation and treatment from a bio-psychosocial perspective, using case examples to illustrate each issue.

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Keywords

Failure to Thrive, child development

Citation

Lowen, D. (2012). Why is this Child so Skinny? Understanding Failure to Thrive. Huntsville, AL; National Children's Advocacy Center.

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