For ARFID, there is a need for education and training of healthcare professionals and IDT collaboration. Established treatments like behaviour analysis should be considered.
Youβre not alone. You may hear that children will grow out of it, eat if hungry, are fine if theyβre not underweight, or are not ready for feeding intervention. But research suggests this is not the case and, in fact, the problems can worsen over time.
Feeding difficulties are complex and people need the right help β and this support is available. It can work quickly and have rippling positive effects into other areas for the person and their loved ones.