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Abstract / Summary

Increasing numbers of children and young people are presenting for treatment of an eating disorder, but there are many different types and they are often confused, making it difficult to know what support to offer. This easy-to-read guide presents all the vital information on a range of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, selective eating, and avoidant and restrictive intake disorders. Each eating disorder is clearly defined, making it easy to draw distinctions between them. The book covers their origins, characteristics and typical development, letting teachers and parents know what signs to look out for. There is practical advice on how to help young people, strategies for overcoming common difficulties, as well as information on available treatments. Vignettes feature throughout to help teachers and parents apply knowledge to real-life situations. This is an essential resource for teachers and parents of children and young people with eating disorders.

Field of Interest

Counseling & Therapy

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Copyright Message

Copyright © 2016 Lucy Watson and Bryan Lask; illustrations copyright © 2014 Fiona Field

Content Type

Book

Duration

0 sec

Format

Text

Original Publication Date

2016

Page Count

114

Publication Year

2016

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Place Published / Released

London, England

Subject

Counseling & Therapy, Psychology & Counseling, Health Sciences, Marriage and Family Counseling, Theoretical Approaches to Counseling, Disorders, Food and eating, Psychological issues, Youth, Aversion, Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, Eating disorders, Eating behavior, Binge eating, Weight gain, Weight loss, Loss of appetite, Dysphagia, Underweight, Avoidance, Behavior therapy

Presenting Condition

Binge eating, Weight gain, Weight loss, Loss of appetite, Dysphagia, Underweight, Avoidance

Clinician

Bryan Lask, 1941-2015, Lucy Watson, fl. 2015