Pragmatic Sensory Screening in Anorexia Nervosa and Associations with Autistic Traits.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research suggests that people with anorexia nervosa (AN) experience subjective hypersensitivity to external sensations that may require consideration in treatment. These difficulties may be particularly pronounced in people with AN and high autistic traits. The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the use of a brief screening tool to assess sensory sensitivity in individuals receiving treatment for AN, and to assess if self-rated sensitivity in AN is related to autistic traits.

Methods

47 individuals receiving treatment for AN completed a brief sensory screening tool and self-rated their autistic traits. Individuals were also asked to give qualitative feedback on the screening tool.

Results

People with AN and high autistic traits rated themselves as m

SUBMITTER: Kinnaird E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7230430 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature