Understanding ARFID with Akemi Watkins, M.D.

Lots of kids are picky eaters. Often, they grow out of it. But sometimes picky eating becomes a real problem. When should parents be concerned?

In this episode of Raising Joy, Cook Children’s psychiatrist Akemi Watkins, M.D., returns to talk about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). 

Learn how ARFID differs from other eating disorders, understand how to recognize signs and symptoms, and discover tips for supporting children who are struggling with this disorder. 

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