Table 2.
Sex, comorbid psychological diagnoses, and treatment objectives for pediatric ARFID patients (n = 26) admitted to a specialized pilot clinic.
| Aversive Hx (n = 6) | Sensory(n = 2) | Low appetite, limited interest (n = 8) | ARFID-Mixed(n = 10) | ARFID total (n = 26) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. (%) | No. (%) | No. (%) | No. (%) | No. (%) | |
| Female | 5 (83.33%) | 2 (100%) | 5 (62.50%) | 4 (40%) | 16 (62.50%) |
| Comorbidities | |||||
| Mood | 3 (50.0%) | 1 (50%) | 2 (25%) | 3 (30%) | 9 (34.60%) |
| Anxiety | 6 (100.0%) | 2 (100%) | 4 (50%) | 7 (70%) | 19 (73.1%) |
| Autism | 1 (16.67%) | 1 (50%) | 0 (0%) | 4 (40%) | 6 (23.1%) |
| OCD | 2 (33.33%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (20%) | 4 (15.4%) |
| ADHD | 2 (33.33%) | 1 (50%) | 0 (0%) | 3 (30%) | 6 (23.1%) |
| Learning difficulties (has IEP) | 1 (16.7%) | 0 (0%) | 3 (37.50%) | 4 (40%) | 8 (30.8%) |
| Treatment Objectives | |||||
| Weight gain | 6 (100%) | 2 (100%) | 8 (100%) | 9 (90%) | 25 (96.2%) |
| Increasing food variety | 0 (0%) | 2 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 6 (60%) | 8 (30.8%) |
OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder; ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; IEP, individualized education program.