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Researchers studied how the brains of autistic adults differ between those with anorexia nervosa and those without, using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. The trial investigated whether certain eating behaviors might be connected to how some autistic people try to 'fit in' with non-autistic peers. This research aimed to understand shared brain differences between autism and restrictive eating disorders.
Autistic people experience eating disorders at higher rates than the general population, and some research suggests that restrictive eating may be used as a coping strategy or 'masking' behavior. Understanding the brain differences associated with this combination could help doctors better recognize and treat eating disorders in autistic individuals.
Participants visited a research center in Aberdeen for an MRI brain scan and completed questionnaires about their experiences and symptoms. The study compared two groups: autistic adults with no history of eating disorders, and autistic adults currently experiencing anorexia nervosa. All participants received the same scans and assessments to help researchers identify differences in brain structure between the two groups.
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