Teach & Tour with Esperanza Eating Disorders Center
Schedule
Fri Nov 07 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Esperanza Eating Disorders Center | San Antonio, TX

Presented by: Zaira Suarez, MS, RD, LD
About this Event
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a DSM-5-recognized eating disorder that can extend beyond childhood. While less widely known than other eating disorders, it may be just as prevalent.
ARFID is characterized by factors such as sensory challenges, fear of choking or vomiting, and a lack of interest in food or eating. It is crucial for healthcare providers to familiarize themselves with the clinical features, health implications, and unique challenges of ARFID.
This presentation emphasizes the need for increased awareness, detection, and interventions to improve outcomes in this population.
Objectives:
- Define the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ARFID.
- Identify key indicators and clinical presentations of ARFID.
- Understand the potential health complications associated with ARFID.
- Explore common treatment approaches across different levels of care for ARFID intervention.
- Case examples.
Free 1-hr CE
Lunch will be provided

Agenda
🕑: 11:45 AM - 01:00 PM
Check-in
Info: Please arrive a few minutes early for check-in. Presentation and training will begin promptly at 12P.
Presentation and Training
Host: Zaira Saurez, MS, LD, RD
Info: 12pm - 1pm: 1-Hr Free CE presentation and training
Tour of Center
Info: 1P - 1:30P: We will host a tour of Esperanza for those interested.
Where is it happening?
Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Road, San Antonio, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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