Food refusal and avoidant eating in children, including those with autism spectrum conditions : [electronic resource] A practical guide for parents and professionals / Gillian Harris and Elizabeth Shea.

Includes bibliographical references.

The early stages -- Neophobia : the onset of the fear of new and different foods -- Sensory factors and how these affect food acceptance -- The disgust response and the development of avoidant eating -- Appetite and appetite regulation -- What is avoidant and restrictive food intake disorder? -- Managing the environment around the child -- Is the child ready to move on? -- What doesn't work and why -- Interventions with the younger child -- Interventions with the older child -- What else might be going wrong?.

Many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have a restricted dietary range, and this book provides parents with advice and training on how to deal with this condition and achieve a healthier and more balanced diet. Now described as Avoidant or Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), it is due to sensory hypersensitivity, and it can impact upon the health of the child, upon the family, and upon social integration. Based upon successful training packages the authors provide for parents and professionals, this book enables the reader to understand the condition and work with it, gradually increasing the range of food a child is able to eat. It includes 'box outs' with case studies, points of interest and action points to make this an accessible and resourceful read.