Food Refusal and Avoidant Eating in Children, including those with Autism Spectrum Conditions

Download or read book Food Refusal and Avoidant Eating in Children, including those with Autism Spectrum Conditions written by Gillian Harris and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2018-07-19 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many autistic children have a restricted dietary range, and this book provides parents with advice and training on how to support them to achieve a healthier and more balanced diet. Now described as Avoidant or Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), it is due to sensory hypersensitivity, and it can impact the child's health, their family life, and their social life. Based on successful training packages the authors provide for parents and professionals, this book enables the reader to understand restrictive eating and work with children, gradually increasing the range of food a child is able to eat. It includes 'box outs' with case studies, points of interest and action points to make this an accessible read full of tips and strategies.