Children who Fail to Thrive: A Practice Guide [Paperback]

Dorota Iwaniec (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471497207 | ISBN-13: 978-0471497202 | Publication Date: March 15, 2004 | Edition: 1

Three to five per cent of children fail to thrive. Without early intervention this can lead to serious growth failure and delayed psychomotor development.

Such children typically present difficulties with feeding and sleeping, as well as other behavioural problems. Failure to grow can also involve attachment disorders, emotional maltreatment, neglect, and abuse.

Dorota Iwaniec has carried out the longest ever study on failure to thrive, following up on 198 clinical cases after a 20-year period. This extensive practical guide includes:

• numerous checklists and other instruments for use in assessments
• four chapters on intervention and treatments, with a particular focus on multidisciplinary approaches
• a comprehensive literature review alongside original research data
• case studies drawn from the author's lengthy clinical experience

This book is essential reading for social workers, health visitors, nurses, pediatricians, psychologists and child care workers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...anyone interested in childcare will find it absorbing...this practical guide is full of information..."(Familyonwards.com, 19 February 2004)

"...anyone interested in this subject, will gain from reading this book." (Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Vol.10, No.2, May 2005)

"...Overall, this very informative book covers much of the substantial research literature in a clear and accessible style." (European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, vol 14, no. 8, 2005)

"...this very informative book covers much of the substantial research literature in a clear and accessible style..." (European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, March 2006)

From the Back Cover

Three to five per cent of children fail to thrive. Without early intervention this can lead to serious growth failure and delayed psychomotor development.

Such children typically present difficulties with feeding and sleeping, as well as other behavioural problems. Failure to grow can also involve attachment disorders, emotional maltreatment, neglect, and abuse.

Dorota Iwaniec has carried out the longest ever study on failure to thrive, following up on 198 clinical cases after a 20-year period. This extensive practical guide includes:

• numerous checklists and other instruments for use in assessments
• four chapters on intervention and treatments, with a particular focus on multidisciplinary approaches
• a comprehensive literature review alongside original research data
• case studies drawn from the author’s lengthy clinical experience

This book is essential reading for every professional working with children who fail to thrive, such as social workers, health visitors, nurses, paediatricians, psychologists and child care workers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 316 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (March 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471497207
• ISBN-13: 978-0471497202
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,356,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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