Rehab administrators answer questions regarding Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). IPRC archives information collected by the Pediatric Rehab Administrator’s ListServ as a public service to the entire Pediatric Rehabilitation Community. All information is posted in summary format and has been de-identified. Search through past queries for responses to rehabilitation related questions.

Original Questions:

1. Does your hospital have a specific ARFID feeding plan/pathway/framework? 
2. What disciplines are involved with the ARFID population? (ie: nutrition, psychology, GI, child life, internal medicine, OT, SLP)
3. Is a “feeding specialist” (either OT or SLP) order placed at time of admission?
4. Does the OT assist in establishing feeding plan and strategies? If so, does the OT or another professional adjust plan throughout admission.
5. Are any specific standardized measures used with this population? 
6. During admission, do the patient have a meal time sitter/partner other than parent or family member?  If so, did the staff member receive specialized training from the “feeding specialist” for the specific population?

Summary of Responses