ANOREXIA-NERVOSA IN AN ADOLESCENT WITH EARLY PROFOUND DEAFNESS

Authors
TOUYZ S OSULLIVAN B BEAUMONT PJV
Citation
S. Touyz et al., ANOREXIA-NERVOSA IN AN ADOLESCENT WITH EARLY PROFOUND DEAFNESS, The International journal of eating disorders, 16(4), 1994, pp. 411-415
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology, Clinical",Psychiatry,Psychology,"Nutrition & Dietetics",Psychiatry
Journal title
The International journal of eating disorders → ACNP
ISSN journal
02763478
Volume
16
Issue
4
Year of publication
1994
Pages
411 - 415
Database
ISI
SICI code
0276-3478(1994)16:4<411:AIAAWE>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
This paper reports a case of anorexia nervosa in a 15-year-old schoolg irl who had been profoundly deaf since birth. She was admitted to a sp ecialized eating disorders unit following a dramatic reduction in her weight. Her deafness and limited communication skills posed significan t problems with regard to her overall management on the unit. Her clin ical presentation and difficulties in management are presented. (C) 19 94 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.