Autism and Eating Disorders in Teens: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Title: Autism and Eating Disorders in Teens: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Author: Fiona Fisher Bullivant
F: 1702460
ISBN: 9781787752924
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2020
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 176
Section: Psychology | Psychopathology | Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Publisher Description:

The relationship between autism and eating disorders is often overlooked or misunderstood. Written by two experienced clinicians working with young people, Autism and Eating Disorders in Teens covers topics including identification of both conditions, diagnosis and the recovery process, challenging current thinking and promoting new ways of working to promote treatment and awareness.

Autism and eating disorders often present in similar ways, whether through restrictive or selective eating behaviours, or rigid or obsessive thought patterns. As a result, individuals may receive treatment for one condition with the other - although present - going undiagnosed. This is a practical guide for the adults supporting this group of teens, recommending changes in policy and practice in order to improve the care of young people experiencing these conditions. Drawing on in-depth case studies highlighting the need for young people and their families to feel understood and listened to, the authors show how we can empower these young people to reach their full emotional and physical potential.