Could we be misunderstanding eating disorders in some patients? Research shows that more than 30% of inpatients treated for an eating disorder are also autistic. In a recent episode of the BBC podcast All in the Mind, Claudia Hammond speaks with Professor Kate Tchanturia from King’s College London and Fiona Hollings, an expert by experience, about the PEACE Pathway—a new approach to treating eating disorders in individuals with autism.
To listen to the podcast, follow the link: BBC - All in the Mind
You might find these interesting too!
Robert shares his and his wife’s experience and advice in caring for a child with autism and an eating disorder.
A neurodiversity-informed guide for patients with an eating disorder, with a focus on autism and ADHD. This resource offers practical information and strategies grounded in lived experience and clinical expertise.
This lived experience piece explores how receiving an autism diagnosis shaped two individuals’ journeys through eating disorder recovery. They reflect on the challenges they faced in treatment before understanding their neurodivergence, how the diagnosis reframed their experiences, and how recovery strategies became more effective when adapted to their sensory and cognitive needs. Their stories highlight the importance of autism-informed approaches in eating disorder care.
