Book & Research

The science behind the care

Comprehensive Clinical Care for Adolescents with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), Springer, co-edited by Allyson F. Sy

The first multidisciplinary clinical handbook on ARFID in adolescents

Published by Springer in January 2026, this handbook brings together psychology, psychiatry, occupational therapy, and nutrition to guide clinicians through diagnosing and treating ARFID, from sensory-based eating to fear-based restriction to low appetite. I co-edited the volume with colleagues from Stanford Medicine.

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Research publications

I was part of the Stanford-UCSF research team studying higher-calorie refeeding for hospitalized patients with anorexia nervosa, work that has shifted how hospitals approach nutritional rehabilitation for young people.

Higher-Calorie Refeeding in Anorexia Nervosa: 1-Year Outcomes From a Randomized Controlled Trial · Pediatrics, 2021
Short-term Outcomes of the Study of Refeeding to Optimize Inpatient Gains (SORT) for Patients With Anorexia Nervosa · JAMA Pediatrics, 2021
Weight Loss and Illness Severity in Adolescents With Atypical Anorexia Nervosa · Pediatrics, 2019
Preventing Nutritional Disorders in Adolescents by Encouraging a Healthy Relationship With Food · Journal of Adolescent Health, 2020

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