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Know that medical community transitioning to the term Growth Faltering
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Appreciate lack of growth is a symptom not a diagnosis
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Understand the need for ongoing medical routine visits -early detection and intervention
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Learn the importance of a growth chart to monitor growth and adherence
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Appreciate that is multifactorial and “organic vs non organic” not either/ or
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Know that child welfare involvement should focus on enhancing adherence
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Appreciate that a referral to DCFS for FTT should be because there is concern for neglect