Should Patients With Autism-Related Restricted Eating Have Long-Term Enteral Feeding? A Case Study
Aims: Avoidant Restrictive Intake Disorder (ARFID) is characterised by insufficient intake, for reasons unrelated to body image concerns, but is strongly associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It causes weight loss, nutritional deficiencies and physical health consequences, which can be fat...
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| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2025-06-01
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| Series: | BJPsych Open |
| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425107849/type/journal_article |
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| Summary: | Aims: Avoidant Restrictive Intake Disorder (ARFID) is characterised by insufficient intake, for reasons unrelated to body image concerns, but is strongly associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It causes weight loss, nutritional deficiencies and physical health consequences, which can be fatal, as seen in the tragic 2021 case of Alfie Nicholls. Despite ARFID’s impact, there are no national guidelines and treatment recommendations are limited, advising psychological interventions and nutritional counselling. |
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| ISSN: | 2056-4724 |