Soiling in Children and Adolescents: A Practical Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Caregivers - Softcover

Von Gontard, Alexander

 
9780889374874: Soiling in Children and Adolescents: A Practical Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Caregivers

Synopsis

Step-by-step guidance for parents and carers on helping childrenand adolescents achieve continence.Soiling is a distressing and often stigmatizing problem that iscommon in children and can also affect adolescents. This clearlywritten book shows parents and carers how to assess and treatsoiling problems effectively.Whether the problem is soiling with or without constipation, toiletrefusal, or soiling with wetting, the chapters provide step-by-stepinstructions and concrete ideas to help children and adolescentsachieve continence. All recommendations are based on the latestscientific studies and guidelines such as those of the InternationalChildren's Continence Society (ICCS). Useful charts andquestionnaires help identify the exact problem, track progress on adaily basis, and increase motivation.This practical guide is ideal for parents as well as for teachers,educators, and caregivers.

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About the Author

Alexander von Gontard; Prof., MD is affiliated with the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Saarland UniversityHospital, Homburg, Germany

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