WSPA Workshop: Supporting youth with disordered eating in the school setting-Dr. Sam Everhart of WI Children's Hospital

Children and adolescents with disordered eating often require all day support to ensure they are meeting their nutrition goals; thus, school providers and personnel can be critical aids to a  child's recovery from disordered eating. This presentation will review relevant statistics and research about eating disorders in children and adolescents including biopsychosocial and cultural considerations; evidence-based treatment and levels of care; strategies for supporting children and adolescents at school; and tips for collaborating with caregivers.

learning objectives:

- Describe the prevalence and risks associated with eating disorder diagnoses

- Identify evidence based treatment options for youth with disordered eating

- Describe at least three strategies for supporting children and adolescents with disordered eating at school

Dr. Samantha Everhart is a pediatric psychologist specializing in the care of children and adolescents with eating disorders. She is the lead psychologist and medical director of the eating disorders program at Children's Wisconsin. She supports…