People with eating disorders are more likely to be autistic, have ADHD, or experience other forms of neurodivergence. Yet many clinicians report uncertainty about how neurodivergent traits may influence eating disorder presentations, treatment engagement, communication, sensory experiences, and recovery.
This neurodiversity informed guide, developed by PEACE, combines evidence, clinical expertise, and lived experience to help professionals adapt treatment, communication, and care accordingly.
It covers screening, treatment adaptations, sensory and emotional regulation, executive functioning, multidisciplinary working, and ADHD medication considerations, supporting more compassionate, personalised care for people with co-occurring eating disorders and autism and/or ADHD.
