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02/03/2025

What is ARFID and are autistic people more likely to experience it? Read more to find out more about ARFID, how it presents, associated risks and how to spot the signs early on to ensure access to the right supports.

What is ARFID? Avoidant Restricted Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is classified in the Feeding and Eating Disorders section of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual – 5 (APA, 2013). People with ARFID will usually limit the amount and variety of foods they eat.

01/03/2025

Up to 47% of people with OCD may also be autistic. OCD can include intrusive thoughts about food, contamination or things needing to “feel just right” before eating.
Contamination fears and just right OCD can significantly impact on the ability to eat food and lead to a major eating disorder/disordered eating pattern.

28/02/2025

Autistic people are more likely to experience low interoceptive awareness which can affect messages to the brain about hunger, thirst and emotions.
Increasing awareness about this eighth sense, making adjustments to eating disorder treatment approaches and increasing access to sensory and interoceptive resources can make a huge difference to the lives of autistic people.

27/02/2025

27/02/2025

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30/05/2024

Here we share with you five reasons why Autism and Mental Health Training is important for all practitioners working with or supporting autistic people. Access to the right knowledge and skills can save lives by ensuring autistic people receive tailored mental health support much earlier, preferably in the community.
Why do you think autism and mental health training is important? What are your own experiences of seeking mental health support or providing support?
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17/05/2024

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11/04/2024

The National Centre for Autism and Mental Health are delighted to launch the new BPS Approved Certificate and Certificate and Diploma in Autism and Mental Health Course Brochure for 2024/25. Short courses also available for practitioners and parents. Visit www.ncamh.co.uk for more information or e-mail hello@ncamh.co.uk.

Autism Courses online | The National Centre for Autism & Mental Health is a leading provider of certified training. Book Online Now!

06/09/2022

Supporting the sensory system is vital to supporting anxiety levels. When an autistic person's sensory system is overstimulated and not supported the anxiety/micro stressors build up. Here are five sensory support ideas that can be developed for home and school.

05/09/2022

There is a need to train more therapists and practitioners to have the skills to listen, understand and respond to the mental health support needs of autisitc people. Go to www.ncamh.co.uk.