Webcast: Autism and Anorexia Nervosa - 21st February 2025
With Special Guest Asher Jenner
1:30pm - 5:00pm AEST (Brisbane time)
Live training
with Michelle and Tony
To the recording
Handouts
Continuing Professional Development
We know from research that approximately 30% of individuals with anorexia nervosa are autistic. In the past autism was not necessarily recognised or accommodated in the treatment of anorexia, potentially negatively affecting the outcome of treatment. Some studies have indicated poorer outcomes in treatment for autistic individuals who have an eating disorder. Fortunately, there is now far more research, guidance, and understanding for parents and professionals working in this complex area.
The course is presented by Tony Michelle and Asher Jenner. Tony and Michelle draw on their combined experience of over 80 years of clinical experience, the current research, and Michelle has lived experience as an autistic person. Asher Jenner is autistic with a PDA profile and has recovered from anorexia nervosa. From this base, Tony, Michelle and Asher provide ideas and strategies to modify existing effective treatments for anorexia nervosa to be successful for autistic individuals.
In addition to the 3.5-hour webinar, the presenters will create a 45-minute recording of Q&A based on questions received during the webinar. Each participant will receive a link to the additional resource within 1 month after the webinar.
To gain an up-to-date understanding of the co-occurrence of autism and anorexia nervosa based on the latest research
To understand the unique strengths and challenges that occur for the individual, the family, and professionals when anorexia nervosa occurs in the context of autism
To know the current best practice guidelines for the treatment of anorexia nervosa when the person is autistic, including modifications to outpatient and inpatient therapy
To support parents with knowledge and strategies for supporting their loved one with anorexia nervosa at home
With Special Guest Asher Jenner
1:30pm - 5:00pm AEST (Brisbane time)