The Overlooked Connection: Autism and Anorexia

In recent years, research has increasingly highlighted a significant yet often overlooked link between autism and anorexia. A growing body of evidence suggests that as many as half of individuals with anorexia may also be autistic, challenging conventional understandings of eating disorders and their underlying causes. Fiona Wright’s recent essay, I was unseen, even to myself: As many as half of people with anorexia are autistic – Fiona Wright is one of them, sheds light on this connection and underscores the urgent need for more nuanced, autism-informed approaches to treatment.