Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), often conceptualized as “extreme picky eating,” is an eating disorder characterized by highly selective eating habits, disturbed feeding patterns, and/or food aversion that may be due to lack of interest, fear of medical consequences, and/or sensory sensitivities.

Unlike cases of anorexia and bulimia, ARFID does not typically involve poor body image, body dysmorphia, or a drive to be thin. Because of this unique presentation, Monte Nido has launched an ARFID Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) designed to meet the needs of our ARFID clients ages 10-18 and their families.

Learn more about Monte Nido Virtual ARFID Program here.

Therapy Designed to Treat ARFID

In ARFID-IOP, your child will benefit from treatment specifically designed to meet their needs. We utilize CBT-AR-Informed Treatment, a unique approach to CBT therapy created by ARFID experts at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Family Support: Like all eating disorders, ARFID impacts the entire family. Family involvement is a key component to successful treatment outcomes. That’s why we are dedicated to supporting a client’s family during care.

Ages: open to children and adolescents ages 10-18.

ARFID IOP Program Elements:

• Staff trained to support ARFID patients and their families
• Individualized nutritional support
• Case management
• Secure, HIPAA-compliant online care
• Two multi-family and one caregiver-only therapeutic groups each weekThoughtful after-care planning
• CBT-AR-Informed, a unique approach to CBT therapy created by ARFID experts
• Compassionate, comprehensive team support — including a registered dietitian, licensed therapist, recovery coach, and clinical/medical providers
• Thoughtful after-care planning

You and your child are not alone. We’re here to help.

To get in touch, fill out the form on this page or call 888-228-1253 to connect with a member of our team. Begin your journey to recovery today.