The impact of poor nutrition in early development.
Tips and insights for adoptive parents to help children catch up and thrive.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 7:00-8:00PM Central Time
Cost: $15
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: http://www.adoptionlearningpartners.org/nutrition_webinar.cfm
What are the impacts? What do we look for? How can we help our kids now?
We all know the importance of prenatal and early nutrition. We also understand that it is likely our internationally adopted children have missed out on a fair amount of this key factor of development.
Join Dr. Dana Johnson, renowned international adoption physician, as he shares the results of his research on the common physical, cognitive and behavioral impacts of poor nutrition on international adoptees. He will give practical tips of what to look for in your child, what to ask your pediatrician to test for and how to help your child catch up and thrive both short and long term.
This webinar will share strategies and tips on:
• Understanding the impact of early nutritional deprivation
• Identifying signs of malnutrition in your child
• Having your child tested for nutritional deficiencies
• How to help your child catch up and thrive
Speaker:
Dr. Dana Johnson, MD PhD
Dr. Johnson is the Director of the Division of Neonatology and the Director of the International Adoption Clinic at the University of Minnesota. He has researched, published and lectured extensively on the effects of early institutionalization on growth, development and outcomes of internationally adopted children. He is a frequent expert speaker at worldwide conferences on issues relating to institutionalized children's health.
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