Cover; Eating Disorders: A Parents' Guide; Copyright; Contents; About the authors; List of illustrations; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1 What are eating disorders?; Chapter 2 What causes eating disorders?; Chapter 3 How do I know if my child has an eating disorder?; Chapter 4 What can I do?: General Principles; Chapter 5 What can I do? Specific problems; Chapter 6 Who should I consult and what will they do?; Chapter 7 What about the future?; Chapter 8 Case vignettes; Postscript; Glossary; Index
Summary
Eating problems are common in children and teenagers. Yet myths about such problems abound and it can be very difficult to separate the facts from popular beliefs; unusual or disturbed eating patterns can be understandably bewildering and distressing for parents. Whatever aspect of your child's eating behaviour is causing you concern, this book will help you understand some of the more common reasons why problems arise, and will give you advice on what you and others can do to manage the situation. Written by two experienced clinicians, this new edition of Eati
