Whether you are an undergrad or post-doc we want to say: welcome and thank you! There is a lack of literature on autistic people with eating disorders and any research you are doing is contributing to such an important field. We know that this group do not respond as well to standard eating disorder treatment so we have to understand why that is and how we can improve service provision. Although this website is mainly aimed at those with the comorbidity, their loved ones and their clinicians, we hope you will find it useful too. We will be posting our research papers as well as psychoeducation around the comorbidity.
Having implemented the PEACE pathway across South London and Maudsley’s Eating Disorder services, we have developed a successful strategy to support those in need. These strategies have been evaluated and prove much more successful than ‘Treatment As Usual’ for this patient group.
We’ve gathered together everything you might need to further your research.
Have a read of our latest blog posts! Whether you want to read about someone’s experiences, learn more about the comorbidity or explore nutritional recommendations, we hope you will find something that meets your needs!
Autism and ADHD can shape eating disorder behaviours in distinct ways. In this blog post by Lauren Makin, lived experiences of Neurodivergent adults with binge- and purge-type eating disorders highlight how sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation, routines, impulsivity, and social exclusion influence eating difficulties, and why more tailored, Neurodivergent-informed support is needed.
Welcome to Co-Produced by Peace+ Pathway. In this short intro episode, our hosts Adia, a clinician, and Lauren, a researcher, introduce themselves and the focus of the podcast.
A brief PEACE+ animation for people with ADHD and eating disorders. It explains how sensory, attention and interoceptive differences affect eating, and shares low-effort supports. Co-produced with clinicians and lived experience contributors.
