Hannah Lea & Michelle Dorit on Instagram: "Mac and cheese was always a hard food for Hannah because of its texture. After doing many exposures with the @kraft_macandcheese, Hannah is now finally able to eat it. Mac and cheese is usually on most menus at restaurants, but it’s still very limiting because of its not the the Kraft brand, Hannah will not eat it. She decided to try a different brand of Mac and cheese because it would be really helpful for her to have more options when eating at places

Hannah Lea & Michelle Dorit on Instagram: "@jerseymikes plain turkey sandwich is something that Hannah sometimes enjoys eating. We’ve tried adding the cheese, but she didn’t like the strong taste and smell of it. Today she decided to try it with lettuce. Lettuce is usually a pretty mild vegetable or so we thought. We suggested it because it has a good crunch and a very mild flavor. After hearing Hannah’s description of lettuce, she had a lot of very valid points, things I would have never consid

Hannah Lea & Michelle Dorit on Instagram: "LIE. It’s about safety, not control. What looks like stuborneas is the nervous systems ways of protecting the body from overwhelm or fear. TRUE. Adults can be newly diagnosed with ARFID LIE. It should start with safety regulation and trust first, before trying food. LIE. ARFID can affect anyone! Neurodivergence can increase the risk, but neurotypical people can have it too. LIE. The goal is to eat in a way that feels safe, is nourishing, and is sustaina

What Is ARFID? - Child Mind Institute