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Research: Eating disorders as a way of coping: study hears from 260 neurodivergent trans and gender diverse adults

Neurodivergent News 11 Nov 2026 1 MIN READ

A UK qualitative study asked 260 autistic and ADHD trans and gender diverse adults what contributed to their eating disorder. Many described it as a way of coping with sensory overwhelm, body discomfort, not fitting in and feeling unsafe. (AI-written · AI fact-checked.)

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