Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in Childhood and Adolescence

<p>Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder more commonly known as ARFID is a relatively newly introduced diagnostic category. Research in the field although growing remains limited with clinical knowledge and expertise varying across clinicians. There may be uncertainty how to correctly identify and diagnose the disorder as well as how best to direct treatment.</p><p>This clinical guide sets out to be a trailblazer in the field providing up-to-date information and comprehensive clinical guidance on ARFID in childhood and adolescence. Chapters in the book are divided into five sections the first focussing on the importance of attending to the perspectives of those directly affected by ARFID. Three subsequent sections cover diagnosis and presentation including chapters on aetiology epidemiology assessment and outcome measures; clinical assessment including psychological family nutritional medical and sensory components; and management discussing nutritional medical psychological and wider system approaches. The final section discusses prognosis and outcomes and considers future research directions.</p><p>This clinically focussed book with contributions from a multi-disciplinary authorship is intended to function as an accessible practical guide and reference resource. It includes summaries of available evidence with related recommendations for clinical practice. The advice and suggestions included will assist clinicians in targeting their attention appropriately to ensure that children adolescents and their families receive the best possible care.</p>