In this week’s episode, we discuss paediatric feeding and Avoidant / Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or ARFID. We are joined by a multi-disciplinary panel to discuss collaborative supports. Psychologist Dr Katherine Bartlett, dietitian Rachel Tutill, and speech pathologist Val Gent discuss recent research about paediatric feeding needs including ARFID, as well as supports, and resources for clinicians and family or supporters. Resources: Winten, Copeland G., Strodl, Esben, & Ross, Lynda J. (2024) Multidisciplinary Treatment of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. Psychiatric Annals, 54(2), e51-e55 DOI:10.3928/00485713-20240119-01 Gent, Valerie., Marshall, Jeanne., Weir, Kelly A., & Trembath, David. (2025) Caregiver perspectives regarding the impact of feeding difficulties on mealtime participation for primary school-aged autistic children and their families. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, February, 1–11. doi:10.1080/17549507.2025.2452901 Gent, Valerie., Marshall, Jeanne., Weir, Kelly A., & Trembath, David. (2024). Investigating the impact of autistic children's feeding difficulties on caregivers. Child: Care, Health and Development, 50(1), e13218. https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.13218 Feeding matters: www.feedingmatters.org It’s not picky eating: www.itsnotpickyeating.org The Victorian Centre for Excellence in Eating Disorders (CEED) resources library https://ceed.org.au/resources/?_resources_search=ARFID Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.