Understanding Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Through a Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens When it comes to feeding, each child’s relationship with food is as unique as their personality. For some, a limited variety or reluctance to try new foods isn’t just “picky eating”—it may be a condition known as Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). This … Read more
Managing Food-Related Challenges in Schools Part 2: Supporting Mealtimes in Educational Settings Mealtimes in educational settings present unique opportunities and challenges. Creating supportive, inclusive mealtime environments requires careful consideration of physical, emotional, and social factors. We go into more detail about some of the elements discussed here in Snack Time: Communication & Interaction This article … Read more
Managing Food-Related Challenges in Schools: Understanding Relationships with Food Understanding children’s relationships with food requires a nuanced, compassionate approach that acknowledges the complex interplay between neurology, sensory processing, past experiences, and environmental factors. In educational settings, it’s crucial to move beyond simplified notions of ‘fussy eating’ or ‘bad behaviour’ to recognise that every child’s food … Read more
Snack and Food Ideas from A-Z Snacking is such an important part of our daily lives! It gives us that little energy boost and satisfies our cravings between meals. But why stick to the same old snacks? Let’s make snack time a fun and educational by linking each snack item to a letter of the … Read more
From Foods Starting with A to Foods Starting With E Encouraging children to eat a varied and nutritious diet can be a challenging task for parents and caregivers. However, with a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of fun, mealtime can transform from a battleground into an exciting adventure. This list of food items beginning … Read more
List of Foods Starting With Q, R, S, T , U Introducing new foods to your children can be both exciting and challenging. As parents, we’re always on the lookout for creative ways to expand our kids’ palates and make mealtime more enjoyable. In this blog post, we’ll explore a variety of delicious and nutritious … Read more
Monitoring wellbeing using a food and mood chart We developed this food and mood chart when working with a non-verbal young man who had multiple but unclear food intolerances. This led to a highly limited diet that felt unethical. It was also felt this led to behaviours i.e the child will take food from others, … Read more
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