Autism and eating disorders in teens : a guide for parents and professionals / Fiona Fisher Bullivant and Sharleen Woods.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bullivant, Fiona Fisher, author.

Woods, Sharleen, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autistic youth.

Eating disorders in adolescence.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (178 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing (UK), 2024.

Place of Publication:

London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers Library , 2020.

System Details:

text file HTML

Summary:

The relationship between autism and eating disorders is often overlooked or misunderstood. Written by two experienced clinicians working with young people, Autism and Eating Disorders in Teens covers topics including identification of both conditions, diagnosis and the recovery process, challenging current thinking and promoting new ways of working to promote treatment and awareness. Autism and eating disorders often present in similar ways, whether through restrictive or selective eating behaviours, or rigid or obsessive thought patterns. As a result, individuals may receive treatment for one condition with the other - although present - going undiagnosed. This is a practical guide for the adults supporting this group of teens, recommending changes in policy and practice in order to improve the care of young people experiencing these conditions. Drawing on in-depth case studies highlighting the need for young people and their families to feel understood and listened to, the authors show how we can empower these young people to reach their full emotional and physical potential.

Contents:

Intro

Autism and Eating Disorders in Teens

Cover

By the same author

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Notes on the Text

Introduction

Understanding Autism and Eating Disorders

Journeys and Reflections

Assessment

Identification and Formulation

Co-morbidities, Considerations and Risk

Therapy and Interventions

Recovery and Understanding of Self

Service and Culture Change

Final Words

References

Index.

ISBN:

9781805015369

1805015362

9781787752931

1787752933

OCLC:

1458362199