Special Needs Children and Eating Disorders
Eating disorders often go undiagnosed in special needs children. Unusual eating patterns are often attributed to some other diagnoses.
"If you feel that your child has experienced unusual weight loss or weight gain, please consult the family doctor or pediatrician. If you are advised to 'wait and see' whether the change continues and still feel uneasy about your child's weight, consider a second opinion."There are many reasons why the eating habits of a special needs child could change. Though parents shouldn't become alarmed, they should take note of the change and try to determine its cause. Read more at BellaOnline.com.
Labels: children, diagnosis, special_needs_kids
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