Research has suggested that there are overlaps between Anorexia and Autism. We also understand that there is a high prevalence of both social anxiety and camouflaging in autistic women with co-occurring anorexia.
This research aims to better understand the relationship between these conditions and hopes to contribute to the development of improved treatment interventions for this population.
This research is being conducted by Rhianne Merritt, a Trainee Clinical Psychologists at the University of Oxford.
Email: rhianne.merritt@psy.ox.ac.uk
This research study is looking for women, aged 16+, with either:
Participation will involve taking part in an online questionnaire consisting of demographic questions and a few questionnaires measuring symptoms of eating disorders, autism, camouflaging, social anxiety and safety behaviours.
The questionnaire will take between 30-40 minutes to complete and breaks can be taken.
To take part, you can access the study here: https://oxfordxpsy.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xvKoOH3JuM0Owe