Eating Disorders Among Gender-Expansive and Neurodivergent Individuals

Eating Disorders

How Disordered Eating Becomes a Concern in the Neurodivergent

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on April 18, 2024

There may be important nuances in disordered eating among neurodivergent people, including when disordered eating is considered a clinical concern.

There may be important nuances in disordered eating among neurodivergent people, including when disordered eating is considered a clinical concern.

Harm Reduction

Eating Disorder Harm Reduction With Neurodivergent Clients

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on September 12, 2023

Did you think harm reduction was just for substance abuse? Let's see how it can also be applied to neurodivergent individuals and eating disorders.

Did you think harm reduction was just for substance abuse? Let's see how it can also be applied to neurodivergent individuals and eating disorders.

Eating Disorders

Signs of Neurodivergence in Eating Disorders

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on August 2, 2023

Neurodivergent individuals may be more likely to develop eating disorders because they may have different experiences with food and eating.

Neurodivergent individuals may be more likely to develop eating disorders because they may have different experiences with food and eating.

Environment

Using Nature in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on July 5, 2023

Nature has long been proven to improve a person's happiness. Let's explore how this could be applied as an empowering approach to the treatment of eating disorders.

Nature has long been proven to improve a person's happiness. Let's explore how this could be applied as an empowering approach to the treatment of eating disorders.

Autism

Autistic Traits and Eating Disorders

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on June 13, 2023

Ever wonder about the link between neurodivergence and eating disorders? Let's explore the overlap between signs of autism and eating disorder symptomology.

Ever wonder about the link between neurodivergence and eating disorders? Let's explore the overlap between signs of autism and eating disorder symptomology.

Therapy

Narrative Therapy in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on May 10, 2023

Searching for a more empowering approach to treating eating disorders? Narrative therapy seeks to keep people in the driver's seat of their recovery.

Searching for a more empowering approach to treating eating disorders? Narrative therapy seeks to keep people in the driver's seat of their recovery.

Sex

Sexual Abuse and the Development of Anorexia

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on April 18, 2023

Research shows a strong correlation between sexual abuse and the development of anorexia. Learn about how this eating disorder may present among survivors.

Research shows a strong correlation between sexual abuse and the development of anorexia. Learn about how this eating disorder may present among survivors.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT May Be Problematic for the Treatment of Eating Disorders

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on January 30, 2023

Leading treatment recommendations for eating disorders may fail to benefit neurodivergent individuals.

Leading treatment recommendations for eating disorders may fail to benefit neurodivergent individuals.

Body Image

A Parent's Guide to Teen Body Image Concerns

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on January 20, 2023

Is your teen beginning to develop a critical view of their body? As parents, it can be hard to know how to help. Here's a place to start.

Is your teen beginning to develop a critical view of their body? As parents, it can be hard to know how to help. Here's a place to start.

Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory Processing and Eating Disorders

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on January 3, 2023

More than just picky eating: exploring the connection between sensory processing problems and clinical eating disorders.

More than just picky eating: exploring the connection between sensory processing problems and clinical eating disorders.

Creativity

Research Shows Neurodivergent Individuals Excel Creatively

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on December 20, 2022

There are many benefits of focusing on the strengths of neurodivergent individuals.

There are many benefits of focusing on the strengths of neurodivergent individuals.

Autism

The Overlap Between Anorexia and Autism

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on December 6, 2022

Recent research sheds light on the correlation between individuals with anorexia and autism.

Recent research sheds light on the correlation between individuals with anorexia and autism.

Hormones

Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy and Eating Disorders

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on November 21, 2022

There are unique considerations for gender-affirming hormone therapy in individuals recovering from eating disorders.

There are unique considerations for gender-affirming hormone therapy in individuals recovering from eating disorders.

Eating Disorders

Does Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Create Barriers to Care?

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on November 8, 2022

Many marginalized individuals report higher rates of eating disorders. Do private residential programs make treatment less accessible for them?

Many marginalized individuals report higher rates of eating disorders. Do private residential programs make treatment less accessible for them?

Eating Disorders

The Correlation Between Neurodivergence and Eating Disorders

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on October 29, 2022

Are you curious about the overlap between neurodivergence and eating disorders? Recent research is showing some interesting results.

Are you curious about the overlap between neurodivergence and eating disorders? Recent research is showing some interesting results.