Navigating complexity: Optimising treatment of eating disorders in neurodivergent people
At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
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- Recognise when eating disorders and/or neurodiversity may be present in clients.
- Identify the impact of neurodiversity on disordered eating in clients.
- Recommend multidisciplinary treatment plans appropriate for individuals with eating disorders and neurodiversity.
- Collaborate with clients and families to support recovery.
Day 1: Overview of Eating Disorders (ED) and Neurodiversity (ND)
Eating Disorders (ED):
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Overview of eating behaviours
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Cultural influences and risk factors
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Key characteristics
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Treatment and recovery
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Common misconceptions and myths
Neurodiversity (ND):
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Definitions
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Key characteristics and types (e.g. autism, ADHD, dyslexia)
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Challenges and strengths
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Common misconceptions and myths
How Eating Disorders (ED) and Neurodiversity (ND) overlap and intertwine:
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Unique challenges and shared risk factors
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Screening process for both ED and ND
Day 2: Deeper Exploration into Neurodiversity (ND) and Eating Disorders (ED), including:
Treatment considerations:
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Intersection of Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) with neurodiversity
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Sensory sensitivities and the impact on food-related behaviours
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Executive functioning and emotional regulation
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Multidisciplinary treatment
Lived experience perspectives:
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Working with individuals and families
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Supporting across a range of Eating Disorder (ED) diagnoses
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Importance of peer support
Practical tools for professionals:
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How can we ensure that our services are informed by neurodiversity (ND)?
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Building trust and addressing unique sensory and emotional needs
Key takeaways
Course schedule
Speakers

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