NEDA TOOLKIT for Educators
References Frequently asked questions about eating
disorders Impact of eating disorders on cognitive
abilities and functioning in school
Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders, The
Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia
http://www.rch.org.au/ceed/ Information for Middle School Personnel 2005
www.womenshealthiowa.info/docs/bodywise.pdf Andrea Vazzana, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor
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School strategies for assisting students with
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American Psychiatric Association
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Common myths about eating disorders
ECRI Institute Feasibility Study on Eating Disorders
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An Eating Disorders Resource for Schools, The Victorian
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U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services National
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Handbook Eating Disorders
Full of Ourselves, The School Guide by Catherine
Steiner-Adair, EdD. and Lisa Sjostrom, Ed.M.
ECRI Institute interviews with educators and parents;
www.bulimiaguide.org Guidance for schools on an education plan for
a student in treatment
The Prevention and Treatment of Eating Disorders: An
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difficult American School Counselor Association
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children with eating disorders
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Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders-5
Eating disorder signs and symptoms specific to
a school setting
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services National
Women’s Health Information Center
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Middle School Personnel; Douglas Bunnell, PhD
NEDA Educators Workshop, Sept 2006;
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guardians ECRI Institute Bulimia Resource Guide
www.bulimiaguide.org ECRI Institute interviews with educators
Tips for school psychologists
National Association of School Psychologists
Tips for school nurses
National Association of School Nurses
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