Evaluation of Children & Teens with Eating Disorders

Your child's first appointment at the Arkansas Children's Hospital Adolescent Eating Disorders Clinic will entail a comprehensive evaluation that will include a thorough assessment by a member from each of the multidisciplinary teams, including medical, psychology and nutrition.  Due to the comprehensive nature of the evaluations performed, you should anticipate your child's first appointment to encompass a full morning. 

• The Eating Disorders Clinic medical team will assess your child's physical health and stability by completing a thorough medical examination which may include lab tests and an ECG if indicated. The team will visit with your child to review the medical and mental health risks of eating disorders as well as the complications associated with eating disorders. 
• The Eating Disorders Clinic psychology team will perform a psychosocial evaluation of your child concentrating on emotional and behavioral symptoms associated with the eating problems. Your child will also be asked to complete a report measuring their eating habits.
• The Eating Disorders Clinic nutrition team will assess your child's current food intake and work together with your child to develop an appropriate nutritional plan for them to follow. Your child's involvement in the development of this healthy nutritional plan is a crucial component in the learning and implementation of healthy eating habits.

Once the evaluation is complete, the team will make recommendations about the whether it's appropriate for your child to be treated at our clinic. If treatment at the Arkansas Children's Hospital Eating Disorders Clinic is indicated, necessary follow-up appointments will be scheduled. We will provide referrals and/or recommendations if treatment in our clinic is not recommended.

Note: This clinic is available to your child by physician referral. Talk with your child’s physician and tell him/her you would like to be referred to ACH. Have the doctor contact the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Physician Referral Services Department to make a referral. If your child does not have a regular physician, please call 501-364-5901 and we will be happy to recommend one in your area.

Joint Notice of Privacy Practices | Terms & Conditions of Use | Report Concerns About Patient Care & Safety | Site Index

About ACH | Your Visit to ACH | Community Outreach Programs
Medical Services | Career Opportunities | Volunteer Opportunities
ACH Foundation | Press Room | Resources | Research | Kids Only | Contact Us