WHAT WILL THE WEBINAR DISCUSS?



 

Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the nuances of ARFID. This webinar will cover the diagnostic criteria that are used to conceptualise and diagnose ARFID, and how it may present (i.e., signs to be on lookout for). Given that ARFID is a relatively recent diagnostic construct, there exist many misconceptions and misleading assumptions. Therefore, Margo will also attempt to clarify what ARFID is, and what it isn’t. Traditional approaches to ARFID tend not to work for neurodivergent individuals. Indeed, there are both academic and community-based resources highlighting that current mainstream approaches for eating disorders in general can prove tremendously harmful for this demographic. Therefore, it is critical to move away from ableist and/or neuronormative practices and take a more person-centred approach that allows for individualised support needs to be validated, accommodated, and addressed on a case-by-case basis.


This webinar hopes to provide attendees with a better understanding of what ARFID is, how to recognise the warning signs, and how to build support systems through a neurodiversity-affirming lens to better cater to the unique support needs of neurodivergent people. This may include matters related to food avoidance and restrictive eating, where emphasising respect, validation, autonomy, self-determination, felt safety, epistemic humility, and individualised care are of utmost importance.
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WHO IS THE PRESENTER?
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The team at EDNA is thrilled to introduce our next webinar presenter, Margo White (She/Her), a Clinical Practising Nutritionist. Margo will be talking about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and how it may develop and manifest, particularly in the context of neurodivergence. Margo will also provide attendees with some strategies to assist in better tailoring support systems for those who are caring for a neurodivergent person affected by ARFID, whether healthcare professionals or family members.
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Learn more about Margo's work here: https://www.wholebodynutrition.com.au/ 
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HOW CAN I ATTEND?


 
You will need to purchase a ticket through the platform Eventbrite (click here). The 2h webinar will be held through Zoom. The specific details on how to access the webinar (code) will be sent by email the day prior to the event. The event will be held on May 12th, 2025 between 5PM and 7PM (Sydney, Australia time). Therefore, you will be sent the details on how to access the meeting on May 11th. If you have registered and paid but not received the details on how to access the meeting on the morning of May 12th, please send us a message at edneuroaus@gmail.com and we will address this.