EDAC: Eating Disorders and Autism Collaborative

EDAC is a UK wide network that aims to bridge the gap between autism and eating disorder research. If you want to hear more about what we are doing you can go to our website EDACresearch.co.uk to meet the team and learn about upcoming opportunities to be involved

We are recruiting Autistic individuals with and without anorexia nervosa for an MRI study exploring, eating disorder symptoms and masking in autism. Participants are asked to complete questionnaires and an MRI scan in Aberdeen . Complete if interested 👉edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eF…

A new guide supports dietitians to provide neurodiversity-affirming care for Autistic patients with eating disorders in hospital settings. Developed by @ED board members and contributors with lived experience. 📘 Read it here: health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/… @EDNeuroAus

In Journal of Eating Disorders 🏥We know very little about the eating disorder treatment experiences of autistic young people. 👩‍👦Exploring the eating disorder treatment experiences of young autistic people and their parents with interviews. ➡️Read more: doi.org/pv8t

Congratulations Professor Tchanturia MBE! 🍾 🥳 🙌

📢NEW RESEARCH!📝 We consider adult autism diagnosis in the context of longstanding eating disorders. An under-researched but vital topic, explored via narrative methods, with implications for recovery & care. We hope it informs & inspires. Please share!🙏 jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

@EDACautism_ED's Table Talk speaks to Meera about the experiences of Autistic folks from minoritized ethnic backgrounds dealing with eating disorders. Drops June 27.

The fantastic @EDACautism_ED team are wanting to learn more about the experiences of eating disorder professionals that work with autistic people. You can find out more here: edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0d…

We are still looking for clinicians based in the UK to share their perceptions of barriers to implementing autism-informed adaptations to eating disorder treatment! 🗣️Please share with your networks and colleagues across the UK

@fionaduffypsy @EDACautism_ED Dr Fiona Duffy great talk about co production, collaboration and meaningful contribution to the field of Autism and eating disorders👏

Aberdeen conference Sinapse. Well done Michelle! Great poster and presentation⁦@KateTchanturia⁩ ⁦@EDACautism_ED⁩

Looking forward to this workshop next week, open to anyone looking to improve their knowledge and understanding of the intersection between autism and eating, exploring both internal and external factors that can shape our relationship with food. eventbrite.co.uk/e/107431889974…

Very privileged to have received "highly commended" at @EdinburghUni Research Impact Prize event today for team culture! So great for our hardworking team and collaborators to be acknowledged .... not all of our team could make it along so this is for them! @EdinUniHealth

Autistic women or non-binary participants (18+) needed📢 We would like to hear your valuable expertise in reviewing an intervention that aims to prevent body image concerns and disordered eating. For more info, please email Hannah at [email protected]

We are recruiting Autistic adults (formal diagnosis or self identified), over 16years and fluent in English, who have experienced CBT-E for anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder in the past 3 years for a survey and an optional follow up interviews. edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Y…

Grateful to spend the next two months with @EDACautism_ED to learn how we can better support autistic young people and their families with eating disorder care and research. Thank you to @owerkocentre @ACHFKids for making this possible

Wonderful meeting in Edinburgh! Great work, fantastic collaboration and real summer in May👏Thanks @EDACautism_ED you are amazing team!

Fabulous 24 hours in Edinburgh for an #eatingdisorders networking event funded via @UKRI_News and @The_MRC. Thanks to @EDACautism_ED for hosting us so well and @fionaduffypsy and @Karri_G_Smith for all the organising! Amazing work being conducted around the country 🎉

Are you a health care professional working in #EatingDisorders? @KateTchanturia & her team’s workshop ‘Link between Eating disorders and #Autism: PEACE pathway Conference’ will share specially developed resources to take back to your clinic. Register: bit.ly/3Sk2Xgl