Children with autism face higher risk of eating disorders

Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/children-with-autism-face-higher-risk-of-eating-disorders/

Previous research has found that autism and eating disorders can occur together, as 20-30% of adults with eating disorders have autism, and 3-10% of children and young people with eating disorders.However, it has not been clear whether autistic traits result from eating disorders or precede them. This new longitudinal study, published in the Journal of Child

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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/children-with-autism-face-higher-risk-of-eating-disorders/

Previous research has found that autism and eating disorders can occur together, as 20-30% of adults with eating disorders have autism, and 3-10% of children and young people with eating disorders.However, it has not been clear whether autistic traits result from eating disorders or precede them. This new longitudinal study, published in the Journal of Child

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