Feeding Matters

ORANGE | Today for PFD and ARFID Awareness Month Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) is often misunderstood or dismissed as “picky eating,” but the reality is far more complex. Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a mental health condition where an individual persistently avoids or restricts food, unrelated to body image concerns. PFD and ARFID impact over 2.3 million children in the U.S., yet most families are left without answers or support. Feeding Matters is the leading national nonprofit advancing awareness, research, and family support around the globe.

The 2025 International Pediatric Feeding Disorder Conference (IPFDC) will be held in-person in Phoenix, Arizona on February 21-22. Explore sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities at our next IPFDC. Learn more at feedingmatters.org/conference

A big thanks to Cheryl Boop from our Feeding Matters Ohio Community Council. She is representing Feeding Matters at the Ohio AAP meeting in Columbus, Ohio. If you are at the meeting, please stop by and say hello!

Navigating insurance coverage for pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) exacerbates the challenges of dealing with a complex medical diagnosis. Feeding Matters wants to help. At bit.ly/3YltBZ3, you will find resources to help you navigate insurance coverage for PFD, inc ...

If you have concerns about your child’s feeding, please know that you are not alone. Our Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire has been developed by feeding experts to help you better understand your child’s feeding habits. Take the questionnaire at bit.ly/3Y1J0fT

Catch our CEO, Jaclyn, on the Food Explorers Podcast! Jaclyn joined Dr. Sam Goldman to discuss pediatric feeding disorder, questions to ask before beginning feeding therapy, and trusting your intuition! Listen to the podcast here: spoti.fi/3zJqxg1

We cannot wait to gather with our community on November 7 for an unforgettable autumn evening. If you are based in the Phoenix area, please join us to support children with PFD and their families. Learn more and purchase your tickets here: bit.ly/3MxRohz

The application deadline is coming up! Apply for direct financial assistance through our Family Assistance Program by Friday, October 11, 2024. ⠀ Learn more and complete an application here: bit.ly/2Mw28QI

Pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) is “impaired oral intake that is not age-appropriate and is associated with medical, nutritional, feeding skill, and/or psychosocial dysfunction” (Goday et al., 2019). But what does that look like? Swipe through to see signs of PFD by domain.

When your CEO is quoted by Parents you share it! 📢 We appreciate that Parents included PFD in this piece as too often it can be left out of the discussions around picky eating! Read the entire article here: bit.ly/3N481ll

🧁🧁🧁 Three years ago today, we celebrated the inclusion of pediatric feeding disorder in the United States ICD-10 codes. Celebrate today with us!

Based in Arizona and looking for a way to give back? Join us on November 7 for Feed the Cause at Papago Golf Club to help children with pediatric feeding disorder. Purchase your tickets today: bit.ly/3MxRohz

The overlap between ARFID & PFD has caused confusion among healthcare professionals and families alike. Swipe through to read a few common questions and answers. Find more at bit.ly/4ez1tXG

⌛Time is running out! The Feeding and Eating Psychology Summit is available on-demand through September 30 with continuing education credits available. Register here: bit.ly/4ebNhnT

Caring for a child with pediatric feeding disorder is taxing emotionally and psychologically. It can also be extremely expensive. Our Family Assistance Program offers direct financial support to PFD families. Learn more and apply for support today. bit.ly/2Mw28QI

Feeding Matters & Desert Valley Pediatric Feeding Therapy are pleased to announce that our free Virtual Support Group is here. Register here: bit.ly/3XzLbIn 💜 Thank you to the Children in Need Foundation for funding the Virtual Parent Support Groups.

Our latest system-change initiative, “PFD and ARFID: Navigating the Overlap,” aims to bridge the gap between these two fields, improving health outcomes and better supporting patients, families, and professionals. Find more here: bit.ly/4cVLVMv

Families face significant financial difficulty due to the high costs of treating pediatric feeding disorder, and the overall lack of insurance coverage. This year, we will award $1,000 grants to ten families. Complete an application by 10/11/24. bit.ly/3XBdaaT

Hear from our CEO Jaclyn Pederson as she reflects on the importance of ARFID entering the public consciousness and how PFD must be part of this conversation. Read her full message on the blog: bit.ly/4gh00XK

Missed last week's live Feeding + Eating Psychology Summit? You can still register, participate, and earn CEUs with our on-demand option until September 30. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4cUwMLx