Social communication and restricted, repetitive behavior as assessed with a diagnostic tool for autism (ADOS-2) in women with anorexia nervosa.
Emma SaureMarja LaasonenAnneli KylliäinenSini HämäläinenTuulia Lepistö-PaisleyAnu RaevuoriPublished in: Journal of clinical psychology (2024)
The ASD-related characteristics and behavior appear to contribute to the manifestation and duration of AN in a subgroup of women. Among these women, the traits of ASD appear to be mixed with eating disorder symptoms, which should be taken into account in the treatment.
Keyphrases
- autism spectrum disorder
- anorexia nervosa
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- intellectual disability
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- pregnancy outcomes
- healthcare
- cervical cancer screening
- high frequency
- mental health
- breast cancer risk
- clinical trial
- type diabetes
- randomized controlled trial
- depressive symptoms
- metabolic syndrome
- physical activity
- dna methylation
- adipose tissue
- skeletal muscle
- combination therapy
- smoking cessation
- double blind