Eating Disorders and Autism: What You Need to Know
04/02/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Note: In this blog, we use identity-first language (e.g., “an autistic individual”) to reflect those who embrace autism as an
Note: In this blog, we use identity-first language (e.g., “an autistic individual”) to reflect those who embrace autism as an
What is Binge Eating Disorder (BED)? Binge eating disorder (BED) stands out as the most prevalent eating disorder in the
As the Collaborative of Eating Disorders (CEDO), we are extremely concerned about the lack of consideration for eating disorders in
The Alliance’s call to action of Not One More is vital to allowing new awareness to emerge and grow. I
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One in seven. One in five. 41.9 million. Males who experience an eating disorder by age 40. Females who experience
I remember the first time the word fat was used as an insult to me — kindergarten. Recklessly thrown at
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Eating disorders affect over eight million people. Eating disorders can be debilitating and are potentially deadly. Many of those suffering
In my work with individuals with eating disorders I commonly find that fear keeps them trapped in their illness. Often
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To me, NOT ONE MORE means not another precious moment spent enslaved to rules that do nothing but erode self-trust
Eating disorders are cruel illnesses. They hide in the shadows of shame and secrecy, demanding all the attention they can
28.8 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. 28.8 million. A number so large, it’s hard to
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Katherine Hill, MD, knows exactly when she first became interested in understanding the complexities of eating disorders: during her career
“You don’t have to learn how to love yourself. You just have to remember there was nothing wrong with you
It’s no secret that the holidays can be an emotionally challenging time for anyone, and are often especially tough for
Traditionally, the consensus in the eating disorder (ED) field had been to avoid trauma work during intensive treatment, opting to
Many people fit into a “gray area” when it comes to eating disorder behaviors. Perhaps they experience purging, but not