Problematic eating behaviours of autistic women-A scoping review.

Sabrina S Schröder Unna N DannerAnnelies A SpekAnnemarie A van Elburg

Published in: European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association (2022)

Autistic women seem to exhibit high levels of eating behaviour frequently seen in ASD as well as disordered eating behaviour. Future research needs to shed light on what underlies these problematic eating behaviours, in order to help to adapt current treatment modalities to meet the unique needs of these women.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
weight loss
physical activity
pregnancy outcomes
cervical cancer screening
insulin resistance
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
metabolic syndrome
combination therapy
intellectual disability
replacement therapy
smoking cessation