Interdisciplinary care for feeding problems in children.

Children with feeding disorders frequently present to primary care practitioners. The causes of these feeding disorders are often a mix of medical, developmental, and behavioral factors. Evaluation and treatment of feeding problems typically require the expertise of physicians, speech and language pathologists, registered dietitians, and psychologists. This article advocates an interdisciplinary, biobehavioral approach for the assessment and treatment of feeding disorders. First, prevalence and causes of feeding problems are discussed. Second, interdisciplinary assessment and treatment strategies are considered, including the specific roles of the interdisciplinary team members. Third, behavioral treatment strategies are described. Fourth, various treatment options are described.