Assessing and Treating Pediatric Obesity in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

• Main Author: Cadieux, Adelle M. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: Psychology.; Public health.; Social work.; Child psychology.; School psychology.; Child and School Psychology.; Public Health.; Social Work.

This book reviews strategies for assessing and treating pediatric obesity in children with neurodevelopmental disorders (ND). It synthesizes empirical findings and clinical strategies to offer the latest knowledge in key areas, including risk factors, physical activity, nutrition, treatment planning...

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction: Purpose and Prevalence
• Chapter 2. Growth and Development
• Chapter 3. Social, Emotional, and Behavior Functioning
• Chapter 4. Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior
• Chapter 5. Nutrition
• Chapter 6. Medical Comorbidities
• Chapter 7. Family Functioning
• Chapter 8. Developing a Comprehensive Treatment Approach
• Chapter 9. Building Prevention into Healthcare Services
• Chapter 10. Developing a Comprehensive Treatment Program.