Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders: What Clinicians Need to Know
February 25 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am PST
People with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other types of neurodiversity have a higher risk of eating disorders than the general population. Research also shows they experience poorer outcomes in treatment due to the complexity of their co-occurring diagnoses. This webinar offers tools to support clinicians in effectively assessing and treating eating disorders in neurodiverse individuals.
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the prevalence, co-occurrence, and diagnostic overlap of eating disorders and neurodiversity
- Determine if a client’s presenting symptoms are best conceptualized as eating disorder pathology, neurodivergent traits, or an interaction of both
- Apply basic interventions to accommodate neurodiverse clients with disordered eating
CE credits available for psychologists*, therapists*, counselors*, and social workers*. Please email event.support@newporthealthcare.com for continuing education details. *Dependent on location.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers during these presentations are solely those of the speakers and do not reflect the views or positions of the organization or any affiliated entities. The organization is not responsible for any statements, advice, or opinions shared by the speakers during these sessions.
Presented By
Kara is the National Director of Eating Disorder Programs for Newport Healthcare. With more than a decade of experience in clinical leadership, she has directed multiple residential and outpatient programs focused on eating disorder recovery and mental health. An AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant, Kara trains clinicians in best practices and provides national program oversight.
