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Feeding and Eating Disorders DSM-5 307.59 / ICD-11 6B83

Avoidant / Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Eating disturbance manifested by lack of interest in eating, sensory sensitivity to food textures/smells, or fear of aversive consequences (choking/vomiting).

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Diagnostic Code DSM-5 307.59 / ICD-11 6B83
Clinical Category Feeding and Eating Disorders
Recommended Modalities Neuro-affirming Sensory Ladder, OT, Dietetics
Medicare Rebates $141.85 / session with MHTP
Practice Location Albion Park & Telehealth

Diagnostic Formulation

DSM-5 307.59 / ICD-11 6B83

Eating disturbance manifested by lack of interest in eating, sensory sensitivity to food textures/smells, or fear of aversive consequences (choking/vomiting).

Core Clinical Symptoms & Presentations

Severe limitation to safe-texture foods
Failure to meet nutritional needs
Zero body image distress driving restriction

Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions

Sensory-informed food hierarchy ladder
Low-demand nutritional shakes
Occupational therapy sensory integration

Neurodiversity & ADHD Overlap Lenses

Prefrontal Cortex Scaffolding & Dopaminergic Nuances

Extremely prevalent in Autism Spectrum Condition and ADHD populations due to sensory processing differences.

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Consult with registered psychologist Sky Maree Steele to develop a tailored formulation and neuro-affirming treatment plan.

Standard Consultation: $260.00
Medicare Rebate (Item 80010): $141.85
Out-of-Pocket Gap: $118.15
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