Lucy Morisson is warning parents about the dangers of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) after her son Alfie died from malnutrition in December 2021, aged just seven. Alfie had struggled with eating and drinking, sometimes choking, vomiting, and refusing food, but his mother believes his symptoms were repeatedly attributed to his autism despite her seeking help for years. An inquest in 2024 found that professionals had failed to recognise the severity of his malnutrition and the risks it posed, prompting a report calling for action to prevent similar deaths. Lucy fears not enough has changed, urging greater awareness that ARFID can affect children of any age and that persistent difficulties with eating require serious attention…
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