ARFID
More than picky eating. A book about ARFID and ADHD.
ARFID — Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder — is a real eating disorder. It's not about being picky. For many people, it's connected to how their brain processes sensory information, which is why it often shows up alongside ADHD.
This book looks at that connection. It's written for adults who recognize themselves in this, for parents trying to understand their children, and for families looking for answers that go beyond "just try one bite."
Who it's for
- Adults with ARFID, especially those diagnosed late
- Parents and families of children with ARFID
- People with both ADHD and ARFID
- Professionals looking for a readable introduction to the topic
Chapters
Foreword
Where this book comes from, and what it's not
What is ARFID?
Definition, subtypes, how it differs from other eating disorders
ADHD basics
How ADHD works, executive functions, self-regulation
The connection
Why ARFID and ADHD show up together so often
Biology
Genetics and predisposition
Early experience
How childhood shapes eating behavior
Fear and food
How phobic mechanisms develop around eating
Control
Rigidity as a way to cope
Identity
What eating says about who you are
Dopamine
Reward, craving, and food as self-medication
Putting it together
A model that combines the psychological and neurological side
Treatment
What therapy options exist and what to look for
Daily life
Practical things you can actually do
For parents and families
How to support someone with ARFID without making it worse
References
Glossary, sources, further reading
Written and released in 2025.
Available on Amazon in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.