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Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder: an illustrative case example.

Rachel Bryant-Waugh¹

¹Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, United Kingdom WC1N 3J, UK. rachel.bryant-waugh@gosh.nhs.uk

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Summary

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a new DSM-5 diagnosis relevant across all ages. This case study highlights key diagnostic and treatment considerations for ARFID in adolescents.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Pediatrics
Clinical Psychology

Background:

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a new diagnostic category introduced in the DSM-5.
ARFID replaces the previous Feeding Disorder of Infancy or Early Childhood but is applicable across the lifespan, not just in children.

Observation:

This case example focuses on a 13-year-old boy diagnosed with ARFID.
The case illustrates critical aspects of diagnosing ARFID and planning treatment interventions.

Findings:

ARFID presents diagnostic and treatment challenges that require careful clinical consideration.
The case highlights the importance of a lifespan approach to understanding and managing ARFID.

Implications:

The inclusion of ARFID in DSM-5 is expected to drive further research into its prevalence, subtypes, and effective treatments.
Clinicians can use this case example as a guide for diagnosing and treating ARFID in pediatric and adolescent populations.
Further research is needed to develop evidence-based interventions for ARFID across different age groups.