Overview

• Sensory coping tools include essential-oil nose inserts that help Luke manage overwhelming food smells stemming from his ARFID.
• He remains in individual therapy and works with a nutritionist to gradually introduce new foods into his restricted diet.
• Emily and Shane Simpson undergo therapy to align their parenting strategies and address past regrets over delayed intervention.
• With RHOC cameras documenting their journey, the Simpsons worry about how filming and Luke’s upcoming school return may affect his progress.
• By sharing their story on season 19 of Real Housewives of Orange County, the family hopes to reduce stigma and connect with other parents facing similar challenges.