This is a thorough examination of the Failure to Thrive Syndrome (FTT). The text begins by looking at how the concept first arose and the different types of FTT. It then goes on to examine assessment, diagnosis, treatment and intervention of FTT.
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"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."--Jacket.
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 gr…
"In Far from the Tree, Andrew Solomon tells the stories of parents who not only learn to deal with their exceptional children but also find profound meaning in doing so. His proposition is that diversity is what unites us all. He writes about families coping with deafness, dwarf…
"In Far from the Tree, Andrew Solomon tells the stories of parents who not only learn to deal with their exceptional children but also find profound meaning in doing so. His proposition is that diversity is what unites us all. He writes about families coping with deafness, dwarf…
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Three decades into the HIV pandemic, the goals remain clear: reduce the number of infections, improve the health outcomes of those who are infected, and eliminate disparities in care. And one observation continues to gain credence: families are a powerful resource in preventing,…
Recognizing the complex roles of families as educators, mentors, and caregivers, <i>Family and HIV/AIDS</i> assembles a wealth of findings from successful prevention and intervention strategies and provides models for translating evidence into effective real-world practice. <br>…
Contains five sections: Infancy, Preschool Years, Childhood, Adolescence, and Ecological Influences.
