In the first study of its kind, researchers from the University of Aberdeen and the University of Edinburgh worked with adults with autism who had received treatment for eating disorders. Participants viewed personalized, autism-affirming peer support, where people with shared lived experience support one another, as potentially valuable for recovery. The research is published in the journal Eating Disorders.
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Promising Peer Support Strategy for Eating Disorder Recovery in Adults with Autism
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November 6, 2026
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Researchers from the University of Aberdeen and the University of Edinburgh conducted a study on adults with autism who had treatment for eating disorders, highlighting the value of personalized, autism-affirming peer support in recovery. This research, published in the journal Eating Disorders, is the first of its kind. The findings may have implications for mental health strategies in Iran, particularly for marginalized groups.
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