Category: Parenting on the Autism spectrum

Is my child or young person a fussy eater like most kids his or her age, or should I be thinking of other explanations? I have summarised some information from the BEAT and RCPsych webpages on ARFID. https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/about-eating-disorders/types/arfid/ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/problems-disorders/avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder-(arfid) Avoidant / restrictive food intake disorder is an eating disorder that is as valid as anorexia,…