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People with autism, ADHD likelier to have eating disorders: study

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People with autism, ADHD likelier to have eating disorders: study

More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around one-third of these people are neurodivergent. So why are neurodivergent people, such as autistic people and those with ADHD, more likely to experience eating disorders than the broader population? And how does this impact their treatment? First, what is neurodivergence? Neurodivergence, or the state of being neurodivergent,…

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‘Noisy’ autistic brains seem better at certain tasks

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‘Noisy’ autistic brains seem better at certain tasks

Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference associated with specific experiences and characteristics. For decades, autism research has focused on behavioural, cognitive, social and communication difficulties. These studies highlighted how autistic people face issues with everyday tasks that allistic (meaning non-autistic) people do not. Some difficulties may include recognising emotions or social cues. But some research, including our own…

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Girl, 3, Diagnosed With Rare Condition, Can’t Stop Eating Plaster, Foam, Wool

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Girl, 3, Diagnosed With Rare Condition, Can’t Stop Eating Plaster, Foam, Wool

The girl was diagnosed with pica and autism in January 2024. (Representational Pic) A woman has pleaded for help with her three-year-old daughter’s rare condition, which sees her “eat the house”. Stacey A’Hearne, from Blackwood, Wales, said she has to stop her daughter Wynter from munching on potentially dangerous items – like plaster off the…

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