Lowen, D.2015-09-252015-09-252012Lowen, D. (2012). Why is this Child so Skinny? Understanding Failure to Thrive. Huntsville, AL; National Children's Advocacy Center.https://www.ncacvtc.org/#/courses/curriculum/0da1ff26-719f-46c3-92a7-f09bc4a494e2http://hdl.handle.net/11212/2500Failure 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.en-USFailure to Thrivechild developmentLearning Object