Arfid and Autism

13 Dec

Arfid and Autism – How To Support Autistic Children

On this week’s episode of the Unfiltered Autistic Podcast Amanda speaks with Teresa Foley Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Specialist Feeding Therapist about what is Arfid, how to support Autistic children with Arfid and what supports she has to offer families just like Amanda’s Little Puddins.

Little Puddin Max Struggles with Arfid

Teresa has been a huge help to Amanda and her beautiful son Max who is struggling with Arfid. Amanda contacted Teresa for professional support and, Teresa has been there every step of the way. Amanda also undertook Teresa’s Magical Mealtimes program and found this hugely beneficial in her understanding of Arfid but also practically too, day to day in how she supports Max.

Who is Teresa Foley – The Feeding Therapist

Teresa is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and specialist Feeding Therapist. She has worked for 16 years in children’s hospitals and community settings in both Ireland and Australia.

Teresa has a specialist interest in paediatric feeding and she has a wealth of clinical experience in this area. She previously worked at the National Specialist feeding service for children, at the Central Remedial Clinic. During this time, she was part of the clinical team which established the first services in Ireland for children with ARFID and other complex feeding challenges.

The Feeding Therapist

Teresa now owns Shooting Stars Occupational Therapy clinic in North Dublin, where she sees young children with Autism and other developmental delays. In 2024, she established The Feeding Therapist, a specialist Occupational Therapy service dedicated to helping children and families with problem eating, ARFID, Paediatric Feeding Disorder and other feeding challenges.

Teresa is also a mum to three young children and she lives in Dublin.

Magical Mealtime Program

The Feeding Therapist Instagram

Email Teresa Foley for specialist Arfid Support: hello@thefeedingtherapist.co.uk