title: Behavioral Management of Feeding Disorders of Childhood.
abstract: Feeding disorders, characterized by suboptimal intake and/or lack of age-appropriate eating habits, are common and may be seen in up to 45% of children. Feeding disorders are a significant concern to both the affected families and to the providers who treat them. Fortunately, there are well-established behavioral treatments which have been shown to be highly efficacious. This article provides an overview of behavioral assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders, provides guidance in treatment planning, and provides information which may be useful in considering if additional psychological consultation may be beneficial.
authors.affiliation: Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisc., USA.
authors.forename: Alan H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Silverman
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002658:Developmental Disabilities; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D019959:Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005518:Food Preferences; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007234:Infant, Premature; D062407:Meals / Q000523:psychology; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology