Join experts Fiona Duffy; Kate Tchanturia; Emy Nimbley; and others for an interactive workshop focused on autism and eating disorders. This session will cover unique challenges faced by autistic people with eating disorders and their carers; and how they can be best supported. Based on a series of short presentations and discussions on key areas of interest; all informed by lived experience and clinical expertise; the workshop is designed to be relevant to clinical professionals; academics; carers and other family members.
Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity.
Beat’s vision is that eating disorders will be overcome.
Beat’s aims are:
• To change the way everyone thinks and talks about eating disorders
• To improve the way services and treatment are provided
• And to help anyone believe that their eating disorder can be overcome
We do this by:
• Challenging the stereotypes and stigma that people with eating disorders face
• Campaigning for better services and treatment
• Providing information, support and encouragement to seek treatment and recovery
