Study Title: Examining underpinning mechanisms that lead to eating disorders in Autistic people and people who have ADHD

Why is this study important?

No-one has done a study like this before! While we know that many Autistic people and people who have ADHD experience eating difficulties, little is understood about the mechanisms that contribute to eating disorders. This research will help professionals develop more tailored and helpful support for neurodivergent people.

 

Who is running the study?

This project has been informed by Autistic people, and is being run by student researchers. It has ethical approval from the School of Health in Social Science at the University of Edinburgh.

 

Who can take part?

This study is for people aged 16 and above, living in the UK, who are Autistic and/or ADHD (clinical or self-identification accepted). You do not need an official diagnosis to take part. People with and without an eating disorder can take part. 

 

What would taking part involve?

You would be asked to complete an online survey, which will take around 45–50 minutes. It will ask about your experiences as an Autistic person and about your eating behaviours. You can then enter a prize draw to win one of three prizes – two prizes of £50 and one prize of £100 are available!

 

If you are interested in taking part you can click the button to find out more: 

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If you have any questions, you can contact the Project Lead and supervisor Dr Karri Gillespie-Smith at [email protected]