A scoping review of the relationship between autistic traits and eating disorders: exploring the secondary impact of eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses - Summary - MDSpire

A scoping review of the relationship between autistic traits and eating disorders: exploring the secondary impact of eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses

  • By

  • Jess Kerr-Gaffney

  • Emy Nimbley

  • Amelia Austin

  • Karri Gillespie-Smith

  • Helen Sharpe

  • Fiona Duffy

  • May 11, 2026

  • 0 min

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Objective:

Emphasize the uncertainty of the overlap between autism and EDs.

Key Findings:
  • Clarify implications of the findings.
Interpretation:

Elaborate on 'true phenotypic connections'.

Limitations:
  • Include examples of how limitations affect findings.
Conclusion:

Specify what 'tailored support' means.

Original Source(s)

A scoping review of the relationship between autistic traits and eating disorders: exploring the secondary impact of eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses

  • by Jess Kerr-Gaffney, Emy Nimbley, Amelia Austin, Karri Gillespie-Smith, Helen Sharpe, Fiona Duffy

  • May 11, 2026

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