Webinar, September 18th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. This presentation explores the intersection of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and autism, emphasizing identification, neurodiversity-affirming prevention, and supportive treatment strategies.
* Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how ARFID manifests in Autistic individuals, how to distinguish it from typical picky eating, and how to implement individually tailored, collaborative, and sensory-informed care that prioritizes autonomy and well-being.
* This session is designed for clinicians, caregivers, and educators who want to support Autistic individuals in building a safe and positive relationship with food by following these skills and principles: normalize and validate, sensory exploration, create a supportive and predictable feeding environment, gradual exposure, multidisciplinary care, and respect for autonomy.
Fees apply, registration is required to https://aane.org/events/ and scroll to your desired event, or contact events@aane.org 
