The aim of this resource is to empower carers with practical examples and shortcut uses of the New Maudsley Suite of tools and foster an atmosphere of collaboration and understanding within their families. By incorporating these methods, carers can support their loved one’s recovery journey in a way that balances compassion, encouragement, and respect for their autonomy.
The 15 subjects covered:
Resistance to new foods due to sensory sensitivities
Anxiety about eating in noisy environments
Refusing to eat due to fear of vomiting
Struggling to recognise hunger or fullness
Overeating due to a lack of fullness cues
Avoidance of mealtimes due to social pressures
Overwhelmed by multiple food options
Refusing foods due to specific colours
Sensory overload from smells during mealtimes
Resistance to changes in meal timing
Anxiety about textures in mixed foods
Fear of eating in new environments
Upset about interruption during meals
Refusing foods due to memories of past experiences
The aim of this resource is to empower carers with practical examples and shortcut uses of the New Maudsley Suite of tools and foster an atmosphere of collaboration and understanding within their families. By incorporating these methods, carers can support their loved one’s recovery journey in a way that balances compassion, encouragement, and respect for their autonomy.
The 15 subjects covered:
Resistance to new foods due to sensory sensitivities
Anxiety about eating in noisy environments
Refusing to eat due to fear of vomiting
Struggling to recognise hunger or fullness
Overeating due to a lack of fullness cues
Avoidance of mealtimes due to social pressures
Overwhelmed by multiple food options
Refusing foods due to specific colours
Sensory overload from smells during mealtimes
Resistance to changes in meal timing
Anxiety about textures in mixed foods
Fear of eating in new environments
Upset about interruption during meals
Refusing foods due to memories of past experiences