Fussy eaters

Blog from Emma Shafqat Dietitian on tips to help your fussy eater try new foods

ARFID and Autism blog

ARFID and Autism: Strategies and Support

ARFID and Autism Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new term introduced in 2013 with its inclusion in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) (1) Previously known as Selective Eating Disorder, ARFID marks a distinct departure from its previous classification under

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Autism, picky eating and safe foods: 7 tips to help your child blog

Autism and Picky Eaters: 7 top tips to help your Child

Picky eating and Autism Picky eating and other eating challenges are very common in early childhood, with a 25-35% prevalence in neurotypical children. However, for children on autism spectrum disorder, eating challenges are even more common, with some research suggesting around 70% of autistic children are selective eaters (picky eaters)

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