Feeding Disorders

A resource for parents whose children won't eat.

Sometimes, children won't eat....

Sometimes, children refuse food.  Sometimes, children will eat only certain foods and refuse most others. Some children don't know how to chew or swallow. Some children have a physical disability that does not allow for normal eating habits. Some children will throw temper tantrums to avoid eating. Some children will sit for hours with food in front of them without ever picking up the spoon or opening their mouth. Some children would rather suffer than eat. These are all symptoms of a Feeding Disorder.

Many people don't realize that this is an issue.  Many have not heard of it.  It is an age-old worldwide problem that is just now beginning to be understood and treated.  These children have been starving themselves since the beginning of time, but it is only recently that researchers, doctors, and specialists have taken notice and made it a priority.

This website is designed especially for parents and caregivers of children who display symptoms of a feeding disorder.  Whether the symptoms appear mild, or seem to have turned into a full blown ordeal at mealtimes, your child needs help.

Get your child the help they need.  There are so many more resources out there for this kind of problem than there was just five years ago!  Parents - this website is made for you, so that you can find what you are looking for, for your child, to get them on the road to a nutritional, healthy, happy life.

- from someone who has worked with these children and their parents, and seen both the devastation you feel from watching your child refuse food day after day to the joy and relief you feel when your child smiles because they are full.

Getting treatment for your child California - Los Angeles California - San Diego District of Columbia - Washington Georgia - Atlanta Iowa - Iowa City Maryland - Baltimore - (Johns Hopkins) Maryland - Baltimore - (Kennedy Krieger Institute) Nevada - Reno New Jersey - Hackensack New Jersey - Paterson New York - Buffalo New York - Columbia Ohio - Cincinnati Ohio - Cleveland Ohio - Columbus Pennsylvania - Philadelphia - (Seashore House) Pennsylvania - Philadelphia - (Children's Hospital) Rhode Island - Providence Texas - Dallas Texas - Houston Texas - (Easter Seals) Toronto, Canada - (Dentistry) Virginia - Charlottesville Virginia - Richmond - (Children's Hospital) Virginia - Richmond - (Virginia Commonwealth) Washington - Bellingham

Online Interaction: Ask Experts or Talk with Other Parents Dr. Spock Ask Noah G-Tube Discussion G-Tube Mailing List Parents Resource for Feeding and Swallowing Difficulties Feeding Issues for Infants and Young Children Pediatric Dysphasia and Oral Myofunctional Disorders Feeding Children with Special Needs Feeding Discussion Feeding Encouragement Discussion

News and Articles Feeding Disorder of Infancy and Early Childhood Carolina Pediatric Dysphasia Swallowing Disorders and Dysphagia WorldMedicus - Various Articles Pica- Eating Nonutritive Substances Rumination Disorder Inborn Errors of Metabolism: Phenylketonuria Finding Medical/Physical Causes of Feeding Disorders Interacting with Children with Sensory Based Feeding Disorders Therapy Aims to Help Youngsters Overcome the Fear of Food Craniofacial Conditions - Cleft Lip and Palate Feeding Issues and Cleft Links Help for an Overweight Child For Parents of Preemies Feeding Children with Cystic Fibrosis Sensory Integration and Feeding Small Wonders ~ A Preemie Place Soy Protein Based Formulas - Recommendations for Use Feeding Disorders for a Developmentally Delayed 6 Year Old Tips to Prevent Feeding Disorders Treatment for Behavioral Aspects of Feeding Disorders Why Evaluate and Treat Mild Feeding Delays and Limitations Swallowing Disorders Weaning from Tube Feeding Advising Parents on Feeding Healthy Babies Various Articles: Feeding / Nutrition

Special Features: Kennedy Krieger Institute and The Marcus Institute When Children Won't Eat The HighChair as a Battleground New Techniques for Treatment Feeding Disorders: Recognizing and Treating Kennedy Krieger Institute Feeding Program Kennedy Krieger Feeding Continuum of Care Marcus Institute Feeding Program Marcus Partners with Kennedy Krieger

Books Available for Online Purchase Childhood Feeding Disorders: Biobehavioral Assessment and Intervention Clinical Management of Feeding Disorders: Case Studies Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Infancy: Assessment and Management Speech and Hearing: Infant Feeding Disorders

About this Site and the Author

Questions, Comments about Feeding Disorders? Comments, Suggestions about this website? Write to the author at: feedingdisorders@yahoo.com

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This website was last modified on March 22, 2001.