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Eating Recovery Summer Intensive Program

At Home For Balance, our ARFID Summer Intensive Program is designed for children and teens who struggle with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), including those with sensory sensitivities, low appetite and lack of interest in food, and fear of eating, including those who are neurodivergent (ASD, OCD, ADHD diagnoses).
We understand that eating challenges are not simply about “picky eating.” For many kids and teens, food feels overwhelming, unpredictable, or even unsafe. Our program provides a structured, compassionate, and evidence-based approach to help your child and you as a parent move toward greater flexibility, confidence, and ease around food.
Who This Program Is For
This program may be a good fit if your child or teen:
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Eats a very limited variety of foods
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Avoids foods due to texture, smell, or appearance
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Has low interest in eating or forgets to eat
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Experiences fear of choking, vomiting, pain, or getting sick
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Struggles with rigidity, anxiety, or transitions around meals
What the Program Includes
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Comprehensive assessment that includes an initial diagnostic and nutrition evaluation
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Personalized treatment plan with clear goals and recommendations
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2 individual therapy sessions per week
Using CBT-ARFID, FBT-ARFID and emotion regulation strategies tailored to your child -
1 weekly session with a registered dietitian
Focus on nourishment, exposure, and flexibility -
Optional 1 weekly meal support session
Live coaching to help your child and family navigate real-life eating situations -
1 family session per month
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Parent coaching (weekly, biweekly, or monthly based on need)
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Free collaboration with your child’s care team (pediatrician, school, summer program, etc.)
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Biweekly progress reviews to adjust goals and pacing
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Personalized food journal (paper or digital)
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Ongoing feedback and support
Please contact us directly for a FREE 30-minute phone consultation.
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