Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine

Rhonda Mattingly

Publications

• Case Report
  Optimizing an Aversion Feeding Therapy Protocol for a Child with Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)
  Author(s): Rhonda Mattingly, Vincent Mukkada, Alan Smith and Teresa PittsRhonda Mattingly, Vincent Mukkada, Alan Smith and Teresa Pitts
  
  This case study examines the difficulties of treating food aversion in a 9-month old child with a diagnosis of Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES). Given the need to first identify a set of “safe foods” with which to work, the twin goals of doing food challenges and minimizing aversion are initially not complimentary, and require an approach outside the standard of care. The chosen plan encouraged flexibility and a positive relationship with feedingrelated items, while only introducing one food item at a time. Mom and child accomplished goals surrounding food play easily. She has successfully introduced a wide variety of new foods in small quantities and is currently working on reducing dependence on breast milk. Therapists must be prepared to modify currently accepted interventions to accommodate and support the required medical intervention... Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-105X.1000287

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