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ARFID has gained recognition for its complexity and diverse presentation. What is ARFID? For many families mealtimes can become stressful, confusing, and emotionally exhausting when a child consistently refuses food. Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (AFRID) is more than "picky eating." It is a clinically recognised eating disorder involving persistent restriction of food intake that can affect a child's growth, nutrition, and daily functioning. Unlike other eating di

What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)?  Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile within the autism spectrum disorder, characterized by an intense need to avoid everyday demands  and a heightened anxiety-driven need for control. Unlike other forms of autism, children with PDA often resist demands not due to a lack of understanding, but because of overwhelming anxiety triggered by the demand itself (Dundon, 2021;Fidler et al. 2015). Key features include: ·       A

Carers of neurodiverse children face significant challenges that can negatively impact their mental health and well-being. Research highlights multiple unmet needs among these parents, including barriers to community engagement, strained relationships, financial stress, and emotional burnout 

Caring for a loved one can be profoundly rewarding but also emotionally and physically demanding. When the stress of caregiving becomes overwhelming, it can lead to carer's burnout, a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. Understanding what carer's burnout is, why it happens, and how to recover is crucial for maintaining both personal well-being and the quality of care provided.

Carers of individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities often experience significant stress and anxiety, leading to feelings of being overwhelmed, frustrated, and emotionally drained. This emotional burden is particularly common among caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia, dementia, and cancer.