This website lists a variety of resources related to nutrition for special needs children, including:
- NUTRITION FOCUS for Children with Special Health Care Needs Newsletter, Center on Human Development and Disability, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. 6 issues per year. Back issues are also available. http://depts.washington.edu/cshcnnut/nutfocus.html
- Nutrition Interventions for Children with Special Health Care Needs, 3rd edition. 2010, Yang Y, Lucas B, Feucht S, editors: Designed by and for RDs and those who provide nutrition care for these children. It covers determination of nutritional status, including screening and assessments; problem-based nutrition interventions, such as for cystic fibrosis, metabolic disorders, and autism. An extensive appendix includes antropometric information and growth charts for various conditions. To download a PDF of the publication or request a free CD go to http://here.doh.wa.gov/materials/nutrition-interventions
- Disaster Preparedness Checklist: This 2 page checklist will help families prepare for emergencies for their children who have specialized nutrition needs including considerations for formula stores, formula preparation and/or administration without power and planning for those who care for each child (direct PDF download)