The Hidden Spectrum Within Eating Disorders: Clustering Neurodivergent Traits and Sensory Sensitivity.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Emerging research suggests that autistic traits and sensory sensitivities are prevalent among individuals with eating disorders (EDs), particularly females. Traditional diagnostic approaches may overlook the heterogeneity of neurodevelopmental features within this population. A person-centered approach could uncover meaningful subgroups and guide individualized treatment strategies. This study aimed to identify neurocognitive profiles among cisgender female ED patients, focusing on autistic traits, sensory sensitivity, social cognition, and clinical severity, through a dimensional and person-centered clustering approach.

Method

A total of 164 cisgender female patients were assessed using the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ-10), Girls Questionnaire for Autism Spectrum

SUBMITTER: Meneguzzo P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12605647 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature