Dietician

Selective eating disorder, also referred to as Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), includes a dislike of the smell, texture or taste of certain foods. There can be multiple reasons for this, including a prior negative experience with a specific food item, or a more natural aversion from an early age. ARFID can be especially common in children with learning difficulties, ADHD and ASD.

Nutritional deficiencies include the restricted consumption of essential vitamins and minerals that include iron, calcium, vitamin D and fibre. These deficiencies can cause a range of symptoms including lack of energy, headaches, insomnia and muscle pain.

Weight management is a complex issue that can occur at all stages of a child’s journey. At its heart, the key challenge is being unable to maintain a healthy weight on a regular basis which can cause an excess (obesity) or deficiency (anorexia and bulimia) in weight.

Sensory-based feeding issues occur when a child has difficulty processing sensory information related to food. This can manifest in various ways, such as refusing to eat certain textures, becoming anxious during mealtimes, or exhibiting extreme reactions to specific smells or tastes.