Thoughtful perspectives on neurodiversity

What is ARFID and why a word shift may Be needed

Dietitian and feeding therapist Natasha Lane challenges how we diagnose and discuss ARFID in neurodivergent children. This article explores the distinction between feeding differences and eating disorders, why increasing ARFID diagnoses may pathologise neurobiological traits, and practical strategies for releasing shame around food. Learn what typical neurodivergent eating looks like, how to advocate at school and social events, and why your child's eating is no one else's business.