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Autism, Eating Disorders, and Demand Avoidance

Jul 16, 2024
Autism, Eating Disorders, and Demand Avoidance

My mom is back for part 2 of our Q&A on autism and eating disorders! In today’s episode, we delve into the unique challenges faced by families when it comes to communication when dealing with autism and eating disorders. You’ll learn:

  • Tips to communicate with an autistic person struggling with food
  • How to build a safe and trusting environment in ED recovery
  • The guilt that accompanies going against treatment recommendations
  • How parents can encourage a sense of autonomy in their autistic child
  • Providing mealtime support during panic attacks
  • The importance of regulating your own nervous system as a parent or caregiver of an autistic child with an eating disorder
  • Shifting labels such as non-compliant, treatment-resistant, and manipulative to a last-ditch effort to claiming autonomy
  • How hardships can help us find our purpose in life
  • Trusting your parental instincts when professional treatment is causing harm

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