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Why Autism and ADHD Increase the Risk of Eating Disorders

Nov 23, 2024 | xpresschronicle.com | Breanna Lepre |Lauren Ball

A large segment of Australians with eating disorders are neurodivergent, facing unique challenges due to differences in sensory processing and dietary habits. Research advocates for specialized treatments that honor these differences for better care outcomes. It’s estimated that over 1.1 million Australians live with an eating disorder, and about one-third of these individuals are neurodivergent. […]Source link Tags: ADHD Autism disorders Eating increase risk
Why Autism and ADHD Increase the Risk of Eating Disorders

Nov 23, 2024 | scitechdaily.com | Breanna Lepre |Lauren Ball

Over one million Australians with eating disorders include a significant number of neurodivergent individuals, such as those with autism and ADHD, who face unique challenges due to their sensory sensitivities and specific dietary preferences. A large segment of Australians with eating disorders are neurodivergent, facing unique challenges due to differences in sensory processing and dietary habits. Research advocates for specialized treatments that honor these differences for better care outcomes.
Autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders. Here’s why - and how this affects their treatment

Oct 2, 2024 | dailybulletin.com.au | Breanna Lepre

More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around one-third of these people are neurodivergent. So why are neurodivergent people, such as autistic people and those with ADHD, more likely to experience eating disorders than the broader population? And how does this impact their treatment? First, what is neurodivergence?
Autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders

Sep 30, 2024 | msn.com | Breanna Lepre |Lauren Ball

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Autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders

Sep 30, 2024 | medicalxpress.com | Breanna Lepre |Lauren Ball

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility:More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around one-third of these people are neurodivergent. So why are neurodivergent people, such as autistic people and those with ADHD, more likely to experience eating disorders than the broader population?
Autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders. Here’s why - and how this affects their treatment

Sep 29, 2024 | theconversation.com | Breanna Lepre |Lauren Ball

More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around one-third of these people are neurodivergent. So why are neurodivergent people, such as autistic people and those with ADHD, more likely to experience eating disorders than the broader population? And how does this impact their treatment? First, what is neurodivergence?