what is a co-occuring condition

 

 

Some of the children who come into the program have a history of co-occuring disorders like anxiety, and might even present with other issues like obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), diabetes or general anxiety.  They might also have a history of ADHD, or other processing disorders. Selective eating is more common in children with anxiety and other sensitivities. Children presenting with Autism Spectrum Disorder are also more likely to have issues with selective eating.



If your child has selective eating as well as a co-occuring disorder, and you are trying to determine whether your child is a good match for our program, please know that the Duke Center for Eating Disorders is a diverse and highly skilled team. We incorporate clinicians, doctors, occupational therapists and other professionals with years of experience treating a variety of health conditions in our treatment model.

 

All of our families are given a thorough history screening and intake assessment before acceptance into the program. If we believe that any of the co-existing conditions your child presents with could negatively impact their treatment outcomes, we will discuss this with you and either recommend alternative therapies, or explain how your treatment might need to be altered to accommodate your child's needs.

 

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