Please Help Mitchell Eat

Help Us Give Mitchell a Chance at a Happy, Healthy Life!

Our son Mitchell's journey has been filled with unique challenges. As a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, he faces daily obstacles that most of us cannot comprehend. But there's another layer to Mitchell's struggles – he has been diagnosed with an incredibly rare neurological disorder called Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). This disorder has turned something as basic as eating into a source of tremendous stress and anxiety for him.

At six years old, Mitchell has not consumed solid food or even taken a sip of water. Whether it's chocolate, ice cream, or soft foods, nothing makes its way into his stomach. He relies solely on a milk-based drink, which provides him with all his nutritional needs, including water. However, this fragile situation puts him just one step away from requiring a feeding tube, which raises significant safety concerns given his other sensory processing issues.

We have discovered a world-renowned eating clinic in Graz, Austria, that specialises in treating children with ARFID. The clinic has an exceptional track record of success, giving children like Mitchell a chance at a better life.

Mitchell is also non-verbal and doctors believe that should Mitchell be able to eat, the chewing motion will significantly help his speech and language skills.

Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a tangible difference in Mitchell's life.

Thank you.