Sensory Issues, Neurodiversity an...
Sensory Issues, Neurodiversity and ARFID with Kevin Jarvis

The Full of Beans Podcast by Hannah Hickinbotham

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In this week’s episode, Han is joined by Kevin Jarvis (they/them). Kevin is a disabled, mad, and queer artist and advocate from so-called Western Massachusetts- located on Pocumtuk people’s land. Kevin’s art and activism speaks to their lived experience with mental health in an unfiltered way. They exhibit a passionate effort towards making the world more accessible through client-led care, harm reduction, and liberation-oriented care. Kevin uses their personal experiences with ARFID, queerness, and neurodivergence to support others navigating the same muddy waters. When they aren’t engaging with the community, you can find Kevin hammocking in the woods, creating art, or messing around with their 2 cats.

This week, we discuss:

  • What is ARFID and the different subtypes?
  • Do only neurodiverse individuals struggle with ARFID? ... 
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