Graphic from Autistic Girls Network about ARFID. A softly blurred image of a dining table set with plates, bowls and a hanging lamp appears in the background with a purple overlay. The text reads “ARFID” and “It’s not just picky eating.” At the bottom it says “Eating Disorders Awareness Week,” with the Autistic Girls Network logo in the lower right corner.
Blurred dining table background & purple overlay. Characteristics of ARFID: very limited range of foods; low appetite or lack of interest in food; strong avoidance of certain textures, smells, or temperatures; fear of choking, vomiting, or contamination; weight changes; not driven by body image concerns; and high anxiety at mealtimes, avoidance of social gatherings involving food, and difficulty eating with others. “Eating Disorders Awareness Week”
For many autistic girls, eating challenges are about sensory overload, anxiety, predictability and feeling safe, not weight or appearance. When support doesn’t “get it,” it can feel isolating. You’re not alone. Join our Facebook groyp for lived-experience support & understanding. #ARFID #EDAW2026