Failure to Thrive in Young Children Jane Batchelor
The stress and possible long-term effects of poor growth in early childhood make failure to thrive(FTT)a considerable source of anxiety for both parents and professionals. This book offers health and social care professionals with an overview of the research and practice on FTT, together with a systematic evaluation of the intervention strategies which are currently in use. The author makes practical recommendations for improving research and practice, including standardised procedures for identification and assessment and a staged approach to intervention.