Note: This article is for information purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. If you’re concerned about your […] The post Understanding Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
We rarely ask why we eat the way we do. We’re taught that food is about nutrition, about health, about fuel. That it’s about discipline and balance, variety, and moderation. That it’s about trying new things, sitting together, sharing a meal. That a “good eater” is someone who is not too picky, not too repetitive, […] The post Reclaiming Autistic Food Identity: Feeding Shame and Swallowing Stigma appeared first on The Autistic Advocate.| The Autistic Advocate
Picky eating is a common childhood occurrence that may come and go over time. Many kids go through short phases where they only want to eat a few selected foods; this can be a normal part of childhood development and isn’t typically a cause for concern. Even in adulthood, disliking certain foods isn’t abnormal and rarely […] The post What is ARFID? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment appeared first on Toledo Center | Eating Disorders Treatment Center.| Toledo Center | Eating Disorders Treatment Center
Written by Hannah Brockway It is cruel that Autistic people are predisposed, both by nature and nurture, to developing anorexia […] The post Autism and Eating Disorders: a Dangerous Duo appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
When might your child's picky eating be a real problem? We're digging into the difference between pickiness and ARFID, a medical disorder.| The Family Dinner Project