Eating Disorders in women

The Hidden Link Between Autism and Eating Disorders in Women

Autism in women is frequently missed, especially when someone already has an Eating Disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa or Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. Many women are diagnosed with autism only years after eating-disorder treatment, because the autistic traits were hidden or misinterpreted. Here are commonly overlooked signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder in women with eating disorders. 1. Social “masking” Many autistic women learn to copy social […]

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