Open help menu
Live Webinar

Beyond Picky Eating: Understanding ARFID - Diagnosis, Challenges, and Individualized Treatment

Heather Kertesz-Briest, Psy.D.
|

Information

Date & Time

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify the diagnostic criteria and core clinical features of ARFID, and differentiate it from typical picky eating and other eating disorders.

  • Describe common psychological, medical, and psychosocial challenges associated with ARFID across development.

  • Apply principles of evidence-informed and individualized treatment planning, including multidisciplinary collaboration, when supporting individuals with ARFID.

Educational Goal

Participants will develop skills applicable to the diagnosis and treatment of ARFID, across a range of clinical presentations and potential clinical challenges.

Description

This presentation provides an overview of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder with a focus on distinguishing the disorder from typical picky eating and other eating disorders. Participants will review key diagnostic features, common medical and psychosocial challenges, and factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of ARFID. Attention will be given to understanding ARFID in individuals with neurodevelopmental differences, including how sensory sensitivities and developmental profiles can shape eating patterns and treatment needs. The session will also highlight evidence-based treatment approaches and the importance of individualized, multidisciplinary care to support children, adolescents, and young adults with ARFID.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Dietitian
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Nutritionist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Heather Kertesz-Briest, Psy.D.
Heather Kertesz-Briest, Psy.D. is a clinical pediatric psychologist specializing in helping children, adolescents, young adults, and parents navigate acute and chronic medical conditions, as well as emotional, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental challenges. With 15+ years of clinical experience in providing both neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy — nearly exclusively in children’s hospitals — she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her private practice.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Alsana