'L'ARFID, Disturbo evitante restrittivo dell'assunzione di cibo: una guida per genitori e familiari' è un sommario accessibile di un termine diagnostico relativamente recente. Le persone con ARFID possono mostrare scarso interesse per il cibo, mangiare solo una gamma molto limitata di alimenti o possono essere terrorizzate che possa capitare loro qualcosa se mangiano, come soffocare o stare male. Poiché è stato poco riconosciuto e mal compreso, può essere difficile accedere a un aiuto adeguato e può essere difficile sapere come gestirlo al meglio a casa. Scritto principalmente per genitori e familiari di ragazzi, questo libro include una vasta gamma di suggerimenti pratici e strategie per fornire ai genitori e ai familiari i mezzi per compiere passi positivi per affrontare le sfide che l'ARFID presenta. Sarà inoltre d'interesse per i familiari, i partner o gli accompagnatori di persone adulte, nonché per i professionisti alla ricerca di un testo utile, che comprenda l'intera gamma di presentazioni dell'ARFID e fornisca positive indicazioni di gestione.

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 Eating Disorders: A Parents' Guide is dedicated to clarifying the subject of eating disorders. Combining an accessible and straightforward introduction to the subject with practical advice, this book represents the first step towards recognising, understanding and dealing with the problem.

Case-studies are used to help parents understand their children's experiences of this complex and challenging subject and sensitive advice is offered on a range of issues, including:

• how to identify a complete range of eating difficulties
• how to approach specific problems
• where to seek help and treatment.

This book will be welcomed by anyone who is concerned about the eating habits of their children and will be invaluable to professionals working with those suffering from eating disorders.

In the fourth edition of this accessible and comprehensive book, Bryan Lask and Rachel Bryant-Waugh build on the research and expertise of the previous three editions. First published in 1993, this was the first book of its kind to explore eating disorders in children and young adolescents, a population that is very different from those in their late teens and adulthood.

The contributors’ experience and knowledge have increased and the field has moved forward over the past 20 years. This fully revised edition offers a distillation of current information relating to the younger population, and contains brand new chapters on areas of experience, research and practice including:

• The perspective of a young person going through an eating disorder
• Experiences of a parent
• Updated information regarding advances from neuroscience
• Therapeutic engagement
• Cognitive remediation therapy

Eating Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence offers the reader knowledge, insight and understanding into this fascinating but challenging patient group. It has both a clinical and research focus and will be an essential text for a wide range of professionals, as well as being readable for parents of children suffering from eating disorders.

In the fourth edition of this accessible and comprehensive book, Bryan Lask and Rachel Bryant-Waugh build on the research and expertise of the previous three editions. First published in 1993, this was the first book of its kind to explore eating disorders in children and young adolescents, a population that is very different from those in their late teens and adulthood.

The contributors’ experience and knowledge have increased and the field has moved forward over the past 20 years. This fully revised edition offers a distillation of current information relating to the younger population, and contains brand new chapters on areas of experience, research and practice including:

• The perspective of a young person going through an eating disorder
• Experiences of a parent
• Updated information regarding advances from neuroscience
• Therapeutic engagement
• Cognitive remediation therapy

Eating Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence offers the reader knowledge, insight and understanding into this fascinating but challenging patient group. It has both a clinical and research focus and will be an essential text for a wide range of professionals, as well as being readable for parents of children suffering from eating disorders.

I problemi legati all'alimentazione sono in continuo aumento tra i giovanissimi. In alcuni casi, si tratta di disturbi di breve durata, che si risolvono in fretta e senza conseguenze; in altri, come l'anoressia, il problema è ben più serio. Oltre a chi ne soffre, il disturbo alimentare coinvolge in prima persona i genitori - i quali, di fronte al problema del figlio, spesso non sanno come reagire - e, nel periodo scolastico, gli insegnanti. Questo libro è rivolto a tutti i genitori e gli insegnanti preoccupati dalle modalità alimentari del proprio figlio o alunno. Esso fornisce utili ed efficaci consigli per l'individuazione precoce del disturbo e il successivo trattamento, distinguendo fra tutta la gamma delle patologie alimentari che colpiscono adolescenti e preadolescenti (sia maschi che femmine): anoressia, bulimia, alimentazione selettiva, alimentazione restrittiva, fobia alimentare, evitamento emotivo del cibo, iperalimentazione compulsiva. Riferendosi a studi di caso e attingendo alle testimonianze dirette di pazienti e familiari, gli autori - due fra i massimi esperti di problemi alimentari della Gran Bretagna - rispondono alle domande che più frequentemente vengono poste dai genitori, nell'obiettivo di aiutarli a conoscere (e cogliere in tempo) le varie forme di disturbo alimentare che si possono manifestare nell'età evolutiva.