ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is a diagnosed eating disorder where fear, sensory differences, or past experiences make eating many foods feel unsafe. For some children, the list of “safe foods” is very small, and when one is gone, it matters. #ARFID #avoidantrestrictivefoodintakedisorder #autism #autistic #sensoryprocessing #arfidawareness | Autism Out Loud

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder is often overlooked yet profoundly impairing. Dr. Jennifer Thomas’s work on cognitive-behavioral therapy for ARFID opens new doors to understanding the brain, hormones, and behavior, offering fresh hope through evidence-based treatments. Learn from the forefront of research and practice: https://www.acamh.org/event/eating-disorders-in-young-people/ Eating Disorders in Young People: Advancing Evidence and Practice – 2025 Judy Dunn International Conference