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Avoidant / Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Working With Children With ARFID
(And Their Families)
ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
Understanding ARFID
ARFID is a complex feeding difficulty that can significantly impact nutrition, growth and family life. It may be driven by sensory sensitivities, low interest in food, or fear-based avoidance.
I provide specialist dietetic support and feeding therapy as a trained SOS Feeding Therapist, focusing on nutritional adequacy and safe, gradual progress without pressure.
Nutrition & Growth Monitoring
Restricted diets can place children at risk of nutritional deficiencies or faltering growth.
I assess dietary intake, monitor growth patterns, and advise on food swaps, fortification and supplementation where required to ensure health and development are protected.
I will also liaise with other health professionals such as GPs where needed.
SOS Feeding Therapy
As a trained SOS Feeding Therapist, I offer structured, evidence-based support using the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding.
This can include practical strategies that families can implement at home, or one-to-one SOS feeding therapy sessions where appropriate.
Sessions are child-led and adapted to your young person’s developmental stage, sensory profile and individual interests.
The approach is grounded in “play with a purpose” gently building confidence, tolerance and food acceptance without pressure or force, while maintaining safety and trust.
Getting Started With
Nourish And Grow
Everyone's needs differ, so at Nourish And Grow, your nutrition journey will be designed to suit you, your goals, timescales and your lifestyle.
We offer ongoing dietitian appointments on a Pay As You Go basis as well package bundles (no need to decide on these yet). These are all available by following the "Book Now" button.
However, every journey starts with a first step and so if you're unsure which package is right for you, by booking an initial appointment, we can determine how we can best work together.
At your initial consultation, we can create a strong base upon which to build your nutrition journey and can provide realistic expectations of what this will involve.
And, of course, if you have any questions in advance of booking, please don't hesitate to get in touch - My contact details are here