Could we be misunderstanding eating disorders in some patients? Research shows that more than 30% of inpatients treated for an eating disorder are also autistic. In a recent episode of the BBC podcast All in the Mind, Claudia Hammond speaks with Professor Kate Tchanturia from King’s College London and Fiona Hollings, an expert by experience, about the PEACE Pathway—a new approach to treating eating disorders in individuals with autism.
To listen to the podcast, follow the link: BBC - All in the Mind
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