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The Practical Guide to ARFID and Autism: Good health through kindness and understanding (Social Care Handbooks) - Softcover

Book 10 of 11: Social Care Handbooks

Clark, Peter J

 
9798171042516: The Practical Guide to ARFID and Autism: Good health through kindness and understanding (Social Care Handbooks)

Synopsis

Mealtimes shouldn't be a battle but, for people with ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and their families and carers, it can be overwhelming.

This is your simple guide to breaking that cycle of anxiety, fear, judgment, and frustration - no bribes, no punishments, no "go on, just try one bite". Instead, you can build a real sense of safety around eating!

Inside, you will learn:
- The huge difference between ARFID and 'picky eating'
- Why texture, taste or smell makes or breaks a mealtime
- How to get new foods into someone's "safe food" list
- Ways to overcome a fear of choking, gagging, or vomiting
- How to make family dinners harmonious again - no anxiety!
- Ways to manage nutrition without triggering 'food panic'
- Strategies for social events, restaurants, and holiday eating
- Easy coping mechanisms for sensory overload during meals
- Helping kids, teens and adults learn to speak up for themselves
- The most effective ways to talk to schools, doctors, and skeptics

Many will say "they're just being picky" but ARFID is real. It's diagnosed. This book is packed with guidance, step-by-step exposure frameworks, and scripts for explaining ARFID to a world that still doesn't quite get it.

Stop fighting the food and start understanding the mind!

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