Exploring the intersection of autism spectrum disorder and eating disorders: understanding the unique challenges and treatment considerations for autistic women with eating disorders.
Journal
Current opinion in psychiatry
ISSN: 1473-6578
Titre abrégé: Curr Opin Psychiatry
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8809880
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 11 2023
01 11 2023
Historique:
medline:
23
10
2023
pubmed:
2
10
2023
entrez:
2
10
2023
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Résumé
Autistic women struggle with high levels of both autistic eating behaviours and disordered eating behaviours , which might make them particularly vulnerable to develop eating disorders. Research investigating the presence and characteristics of eating disorders in autistic women is however limited, as is research examining the role of autism in the treatment and recovery of an eating disorder in autistic women. The link between autism and eating disorders has mainly been investigated from the field of eating disorder research, with studies finding an overrepresentation of autism or autistic traits in eating disorders populations. Findings also suggest that autism or autistic traits are associated with a more serious presentation of the eating disorders, including a higher chance of a chronic course of the eating disorders. Most studies however lack comprehensive autism assessments, making it difficult to determine the actual prevalence of autism and its role in women with eating disorders. Autistic women with an eating disorder seem to suffer from more complex eating disorders and seem to not benefit from current treatment modalities. This could be partly related to specific autism characteristics such as sensory sensitivities, which are not being considered by current treatment protocols. Future research needs to shed light on what underlies the eating behaviours of autistic women with an eating disorder, in order to help to adapt current treatment modalities to meet the unique needs of these women.
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pubmed: 37781983
doi: 10.1097/YCO.0000000000000894
pii: 00001504-990000000-00083
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Types de publication
Review
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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Pagination
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