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A behavioural intervention in a child with feeding problems
Author(s) -
Blissett J.,
Harris G.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of human nutrition and dietetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.951
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1365-277X
pISSN - 0952-3871
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-277x.2002.00370.x
Subject(s) - medicine , intervention (counseling) , anxiety , cognition , pediatrics , psychiatry
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.