Tag Archives: CSHCN
26(1) Nutrition Issues Facing Children with Special Health Care Needs in Early Intervention Programs and at School
Sound nutrition practices are necessary for the growth and development of all infants and children. Physical complications and emotional stresses of a disability or chronic illness may put a child at risk for nutrition related disorders. When a diet or … Continue reading →
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Tagged assessment, behavior, CSHCN, development, education, family centered care, intervention, nutrition management, school, team members
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25(6) Supporting Breastfeeding for the Infant with Special Health Care Needs
The arrival of a new baby brings joys and challenges to all families. Feeding is a major focus in the early weeks after birth, as mother and baby work together to establish breastfeeding. For most breastfeeding dyads this occurs easily, … Continue reading →
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Tagged breastfeeding, CSHCN, feeding, infants, medication
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25(5) Nutrition Education for the Child with a Metabolic Disorder
This article describes the process of nutrition education for children with metabolic disorders using phenylketonuria (PKU) as a model. Although you may not work directly with this population of children, the article will assist you in recognizing what most pre-schoolers … Continue reading →
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Tagged CSHCN, education, genetics, intervention, management, metabolic disorders, nutrition resources, pku
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25(2) Practical Strategies to Enhance Nutrient and Energy Density of Oral Feedings for Children with Special Needs
Some children with special health care needs (CSHCN) may not consume adequate amounts of food to meet their energy and/or nutrient needs. This may compromise growth and overall health. The reasons for poor oral consumption are varied. Some children may … Continue reading →
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Tagged allergies, assessment, calories, cerebral palsy, CSHCN, energy, failure to thrive, feeding, fluid, FTT, handout, intervention, intolerances, micronutrients, protein, recipe, reflux, volume
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24(6) Part 1 – Failure to Thrive
Today’s practitioner faces many challenges when presented with a child who fails to grow at expected rates or is diagnosed as failure-to thrive (FTT). Although it has a documented place in pediatric literature, there is no clear consensus regarding an … Continue reading →
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Tagged assessment, behavior, catch-up growth, CSHCN, failure to thrive, growth, intervention, oral-motor, social
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23(1) How Sensory Issues Impact Feeding in Children Part 1 – Introduction and Assessment
This article provides a discussion about sensory issues that interfere with eating in some children. Sensory issues that impact feeding are perhaps the most challenging problems for families and health care providers who work together to help children learn and … Continue reading →
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Tagged assessment, CSHCN, development, feeding, sensory issues, team members
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22(5) Physical Activity and Exercise for Children with Special Health Care Needs – Part 2 – Selected conditions and considerations
This is Part II of a two-part series. The previous edition of Nutrition Focus (Part 1 – July/August 2007) introduced concepts and principles related to children and exercise with specific recommendations for normally developing and obese children. Part II of … Continue reading →
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Tagged asthma, cerebral palsy, CSHCN, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, down syndrome, family centered care, neuromuscular diseases, physical activity, prader-willi syndrome, school, scoliosis, seizure disorders, seizures, spina bifida
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22(4) Physical Activity and Exercise for Children with Special Health Care Needs – Part 1: Benefits, barriers, assessment and programs
This issue is the first of two addressing physical activity. Part 1 discusses concepts and principles related to children and exercise. Specific recommendations are given for typically developing children and those that are obese. Part 2 will discuss physical activity … Continue reading →
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22(3) Nutrition Assessment Guidelines for Children with Special Health Care Needs
The nutrition assessment by the registered dietitian (RD) for the child with special health care needs is similar to that of the typically developing child. However, additional factors must be taken into consideration including the possibility of chronic health problems, … Continue reading →
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21(4) Enteral Management of Children with Special Health Care Needs
Inherent in the name that they have been given, children with special health care needs (CSHCN) require special attention. This includes the nutrition care that we provide to them. The goals of this NUTRITION FOCUS article are to describe how … Continue reading →
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Tagged assessment, constipation, CSHCN, diarrhea, energy, fiber, fluid, GI, growth, management, medication interactions, minerals, protein, tube feeding, vitamins
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