Understanding Avoidance Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in School Children: : A guide for parents and educators

by Clare Smith

Avoidance restrictive food intake disorder is a little known and often misunderstood feeding and eating disorder. Unlike eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, ARFID is not caused by weight or body shape concerns. Children with ARFID avoid or severely restrict certain foods or food groups leading to a profound effect on their physical and psychological health. It is especially important for educational professionals to understand ARFID to enable them to provide much needed support and management of the disorder. This short book provides detailed information of the disorder and strategies that can be implemented within the school setting.

38 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 11, 2025