SynthesisThe International journal of eating disorders2025
A Mixed Method Systematic Review Into the Impact of ED Treatment in Autistic People and Those With High Autistic Traits.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- A scoping review of the relationship between autistic traits and eating disorders: exploring the secondary impact of eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Considering Autism in Binge-Type Eating Disorders: Broadening Beyond an Anorexia Nervosa-Focused Model.Current psychiatry reports · 2026Review
- Eating Disorder Focused Family Therapy with Autistic Children and Young People: A Narrative Review of Recent Developments.Current psychiatry reports · 2026Review
- Towards Identifying Autistic Adults at Risk for Eating Disorders: A Brief Report Into Clustering of Social Camouflaging and Sensory Processing Differences.European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association · 2026Article
- Time to notice neurodiversity in eating disorder services: a three-year real-world analysis of autism, ADHD, and AuDHD.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- "It gave me a sense of control in a treatment where I felt I had none": the use of social stories and preferences to reduce the use of restraint during nasogastric tube feeding in young people with anorexia nervosa.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Regulating with food: a qualitative study of Neurodivergent experiences in adults with binge eating disorder.Journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
- Bingeing as an ADHD-related strategy: a qualitative study of experiences of Neurodivergent and potentially Neurodivergent adults with bulimic-spectrum eating disorders.Eating and weight disorders : EWD · 2025Article
- A pilot study investigating the acceptability and feasibility of a group intervention for parents of autistic young people with anorexia nervosa within a specialist eating disorders service.Journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
- Long-acting injectable paliperidone palmitate for severe anorexia nervosa and comorbid autism spectrum disorder: A case report.PCN reports : psychiatry and clinical neurosciences · 2025Article
- Using Photovoice Methods to Set Research Priorities With Autistic People With Experience of an Eating Disorder.Journal of clinical psychology · 2025Article
- Understanding the child and adolescent eating disorder treatment experiences of autistic people and parents.Journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
- "From That Moment, Everything has Changed": The Experience of Women With Anorexia Nervosa Receiving a Diagnosis of Autism.European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association · 2025Article
- Clinicians' Experiences of Eating Disorder Focused Family Therapy With Autistic Young People.European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association · 2025Article
- Autism, ADHD, and Their Traits in Adults With Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder: A Scoping Review.European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association · 2025Article
- Eating Behaviors of Autistic Women with an Eating Disorder.Nutrients · 2025Article
- The Cognitive Profile in Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa and the Relationship With Autism and ADHD: A Pilot Study.European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association · 2025Article
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- Recommendations for Advancing Understanding of Eating Disorders in Neurodivergent People: A Commentary on Inal-Kaleli et al. 2024 and Nimbley et al. 2024.The International journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
- Elevating the Discourse on the Comorbidity and Treatment of Eating Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Commentary on Inal-Kaleli et al. and Nimbley et al.The International journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveOur understanding of the impact of eating disorders (ED) treatment in Autistic people remains elusive. Research has begun to explore ED treatment outcomes and experiences in this population, however current understandings are poorly integrated. The current review therefore sought to explore the impact of ED treatment on Autistic people and those with higher Autistic traits.
methodA convergent, segregated approach was used, independently evaluating quantitative then qualitative studies before integrating findings into a coherent narrative synthesis.
resultsAutistic people and people with higher Autistic traits report poorer experiences of treatment and may be at increased risk of inpatient admission and prolonged inpatient treatment, possibly explained by difficulties with treatment timeframes and a lack of autism-informed support. Both groups reported similar improvements in ED symptoms and BMI. Higher rates of psychosocial difficulties pre-and post-treatment were reported in those with higher Autistic traits, and emotion-focused interventions were felt to be particularly relevant to Autistic presentations of EDs. Concerns were reported as to how well aligned group-based programs and cognitive-based interventions are for Autistic individuals and those reporting higher Autistic traits. DISCUSSION: Future research in diagnosed autism samples is urgently needed to develop a more robust understanding of Autistic outcomes and experiences. Review findings demonstrate the need for increased understanding of ED presentations and the possible need for treatment adaptations, for Autistic people or those with higher Autistic traits.
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