ARFID Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: A Guide for Parents and Carers is an accessible summary of a relatively recent diagnostic term. People with ARFID may show little interest in eating, eat only a very limited range of foods or may be terrified something might happen to them if they eat, such as choking or being sick. Because it has been poorly recognised and poorly understood it can be difficult to access appropriate help and difficult to know how best to manage at home.
Key Features
- Answers common questions encountered by parents or carers.
- Written in simple, accessible language and illustrated with examples throughout.
- Uses the most up-to-date clinical knowledge and research.
- Includes a wealth of practical tips and suggested strategies.
- Relevant for family members, partners, carers of older individuals, and professionals.
Additional Information
This book covers common questions encountered by parents or carers whose child has been given a diagnosis of ARFID or who have concerns about their child. Primarily written for parents and carers of young people, ARFID Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder includes a wealth of practical tips and suggested strategies to equip parents and carers with the means to take positive steps towards dealing with the problems ARFID presents.
Specifications
It will also be relevant for family members, partners or carers of older individuals, as well as professionals seeking a useful text, which captures the full range of ARFID presentations and sets out positive management advice.
