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Despite the known prevalence of disordered eating for those with IDD, this article argues this wide-ranging problem has been discussed at length without a uniform treatment plan. The author proposes various options.
CPE Level: 1
CPEU: 1
Performance Indicators:
- 4.1.2 Interprets and integrates evidence-based research and literature in decision-making.
- 8.2.1 Engages in educational activities to maintain knowledge and to obtain new knowledge of diseases and clinical conditions.
- 10.3.9 Leads the implementation of nutrition interventions in collaboration with clients/patients and the interprofessional team.
Learning Objectives
- Identify at least three reasons why children with IDD face a unique threat when attempting to reach optimal nutrition quality.
- Explain why a neurodiverse person with ARFID and profound communication delays may not respond to traditional methods of eating disorder treatment.
- Describe two reasons why there are no clinically defined treatment options for disordered eating among neurodiverse children, even though this behavior is widespread.
