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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A neurodiversity-informed resource developed by the PEACE Plus Pathway to support clinicians working with individuals experiencing eating disorders and co-occurring autism and/or ADHD. The guide provides practical recommendations for adapting care, improving engagement, and delivering more accessible and person-centred treatment.
Join us online on 20 May 2026 for the PEACE Pathway Conference: Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders. The conference will explore the evolution of the PEACE Pathway toward a neurodivergent-informed service model and share insights from clinical practice, research, and co-production within eating disorder services.
Robert shares his and his wife’s experience and advice in caring for a child with autism and an eating disorder.
