by Tim Walsh (Author), Deborah R. Glasofer (Author)
If Your Adolescent Has an Eating Disorder is an authoritative
guide to understanding and helping a teenager with anorexia nervosa,
bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake
disorder, or other eating disorders. It is designed for parents of
teens who have recently been diagnosed with an eating disorder, or who
are at risk of developing one, and for other adults, such as teachers
and guidance counselors, who are regularly in contact with at-risk
adolescents. The book combines the latest science―including the newest
treatments and most up-to-date research findings on eating
disorders―with the practical wisdom of parents who have been in the
trenches raising teens with eating disorders.
Written in a clear
and approachable style, Drs. B. Timothy Walsh and Deborah R. Glasofer
explain exactly what eating disorders are and describe their
characteristics, as well as signs and symptoms. They outline the right
way to go about getting help if you suspect your child may have a
problem, about when and where to get treatment, and about how to
navigate the healthcare system. There is also advice on how to handle
everyday life―both at home and at school―once your child is diagnosed,
and on how to communicate with your teen and her or his siblings about
issues related to the eating disorder. Complete with red flags to look
out for, warnings on the dangers of doing nothing, and a comprehensive
list of additional resources, this book will help parents and other
adults face and deal effectively with adolescent eating disorders before
they become life-threatening.
