All About ARFID

Michael Hann
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Join Michael Hann for a conversation about how to approach difficult nutrition and medical issues that impact children who have severe Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) with Autism or complex neurodivergence profiles. In this show, we explore how to support these young people.

Episodes

  1. 2025-03-06

    Ep1 Understanding ARFID: A Diagnosis Beyond Picky Eating

    Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a complex eating disorder characterized by the persistent avoidance of certain foods, leading to nutritional deficiencies. ARFID is not motivated by body image concerns and it often co-occurs with Autism and neurodivergence. Children with ARFID may have significant sensory sensitivities, rigid traits, phobias, demand avoidance traits and low interest in foods and fluids, which complicates treatment. Diagnosis is based on nutritional shortfalls rather than weight alone, and effective treatment often requires a highly personalised approach. Awareness of ARFID’s distinction from typical picky eating is crucial for its management.

    1h 11m

  2. 2025-03-06

    Ep0 An Introduction: What's this show all about?

    This is for parents with children who have Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. In this episode find out what this podcast show is all about.

    40 min
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Join Michael Hann for a conversation about how to approach difficult nutrition and medical issues that impact children who have severe Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) with Autism or complex neurodivergence profiles. In this show, we explore how to support these young people.

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  • Creator
    Michael Hann
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    2
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    All About ARFID