Anorexia in Autism and ADHD

About This Session

This session explores the links between autism, ADHD, and anorexia and why traditional eating disorder support may need adapting. It examines sensory processing, interoception, anxiety, and demand avoidance, alongside the impact on treatment and recovery.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand why anorexia is more prevalent in autistic and ADHD groups experiences.
• Recognise sensory and interoceptive influences on eating responses.
• Identify the role of anxiety and control.
• Understand why traditional approaches may need adapting.
• Apply neurodiversity-informed eating disorder support.

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