{"product_id":"understanding-arfid-samantha-reed-9798286877317","title":"Understanding Arfid: A Compassionate Guide to Avoidant\/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder for Parents, Educators, and Health Professionals","description":"\u003cp\u003eDoes your child avoid entire food groups, struggle with extreme picky eating, or become anxious at mealtimes? You're not alone and it might be more than just a phase. Avoidant\/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a serious but often misunderstood eating disorder. Unlike other disorders, ARFID isn't driven by body image concerns-it's rooted in fear, trauma, sensory sensitivities, or a lack of interest in eating altogether. Left untreated, it can lead to nutritional deficiencies, anxiety, and daily struggles for families and caregivers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstanding ARFID\u003c\/b\u003e is a compassionate, evidence-based guide for parents, educators, and professionals. Whether you're a caregiver seeking answers, a teacher concerned about selective eating, or a clinician supporting a child in recovery, this book provides clear strategies and real-world tools to help. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat ARFID is and what it's not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to recognize early signs and distinguish them from \"normal\" picky eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of sensory aversions, anxiety, and trauma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective treatments like CBT-AR and FBT-ARFID\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to support children, teens, and adults through recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-life stories that offer clarity, comfort, and hope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eYou'll also explode how ARFID appears in individuals with autism, how to manage meal refusal without shame, and how to build a positive relationship with food at home and in clinical settings. If you've been searching for answers, clarity, or a sense of direction, this book is your trusted companion on the journey toward healing.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupport begins with understanding. Recovery starts here.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Samantha Reed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798286877317\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d","brand":"Samantha Reed","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47072295485695,"sku":"9798286877317","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3f23edea-4c50-4291-adb2-d39ca1e11f9f.jpg?v=1753416379","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/understanding-arfid-samantha-reed-9798286877317","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}