ARFID
Has anyone had an ARFID diagnosis for their toddlers and how did you get it?
My son is a picky eater, admittedly he's good with fruit and veg which is a blessing. But he continually gags on food, even food he's chosen and usually likes. He tells me he's put too much in his mouth, but I'm honestly cutting it smaller than I would when he was a baby! He also absolutely refuses to try anything new. It's a hard no.
I'm just not sure what to do with him any more.
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If your from the uk join the ‘ARFID support for parents and carers’ there really helpful and knowledgeable in that group. I haven’t got a clue tho my daughter hasn’t eaten any food in a year only lives of milk and no gp, hospital or health visitor will help me one bit. Been waiting months and months for a dietitian appointment x
Express your concerns to the health visitor and don't let it lie. Fight and keep fighting till they listen, if they go to nursery I'd mention it to them having them to back you helps more! Unfortunately a diagnosis for anything atm is a nightmare! Just make sure you keeping fighting for it! X
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Following! My little guy is similar in some ways, but I’m not querying ARFID just yet. I think it’s a sensory thing for my guy, coupled with me not pushing him too hard to expand his palate. He has quite a small range of foods he will eat, but they’re all nutritious options. It’s a worry :(