Neurodivergence, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, sensory processing differences, is far more common in eating disorder presentations than most people realise. When it goes unrecognised, traditional treatment often fails. Families struggle under the weight of behaviours they don't understand. And the individual at the centre suffers not just from the disorder, but from not being seen, or not responding to treatment in the ways everyone hoped.
In this episode, Beth speaks with Camilla Becket, a mum and carer, about what it took to finally understand her daughter's neurodivergence in relation to her eating disorder. Once that became clearer, everything changed. For everyone involved.
If you're a carer, you'll find your fears and frustrations reflected here, and maybe a new compassion for both your loved one and yourself. If you're experiencing an eating disorder, you may too. And if you're a healthcare professional, this one might shift how you think about diagnosis, care, and how person-centred care can successfully play out in real life.
Resources:
- Butterfly National Helpline: 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE)
- Chat online
- Butterfly's Carer Support Group:https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/support-groups-programs/support-groups/carersupportgroups/
- Butterfly's Carer Support Program:https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/support-programs/carer-program-collaborative-care-skills/
- Eating Disorders Families Australia.https://edfa.org.au/
- Learn more about Beth Shelton
- Eating at the Intersections: Understanding the Unique Experiences and Needs of Neurodivergent People
- Navigating Eating Disorder Recovery As a Neurodivergent Individual
- Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia
Production Team:
Produced by Beth Shelton and Sam Blacker from The Podcast Butler
Executive Producer: Camilla Becket
Supported by the Waratah Education Foundation
For more information about this episode, visit www.butterfly.org.au/podcast and click through to this episode.
If you're concerned about an eating disorder for yourself or someone you care about, please reach out to the Butterfly National Helpline or chat online with one of their specialist counsellors. Recovery is possible with the right support.
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