George Goat (SEND Friends)

George Goat has ARFID- an eating disorder previously known as 'Selective Eating Disorder'. This children's book in the SEND Friends Series shows how George is supported through everyday situations where expectations to eat and drink can be difficult for him to navigate. With a focus on building the confidence to self advocate and removing some of the pressure around meal times, this heartwarming story covers a variety of settings where food expectations may present, including home, school, a friend's house and a visit to relatives.

SEND Friends is series of lighthearted, rhyming stories with endearing characters that explain differences to children in a way they can relate to, but also help adults and peers understand how to help and support in moments of difficulty.

Covering a variety of differences and divergence- including situational mutism, tics, sensory processing difficulties, autism, ADHD, ARFID- offering an opportunity to introduce the topic of additional needs and disabilities in education settings in an indirect way to teach about differences and accommodations.