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Disordered eating in autistic trans and gender diverse people: a lived experience-led scoping review

This lived experience-led scoping review explores the evidence base related to eating disorders/disordered eating behaviours in Autistic trans and gender diverse (TGD) people. This review highlights the currently available data on eating disorder prevalence rates, comparisons with allistic and cisgender groups, drivers and maintenance factors, the relationship between eating disorders and gender-affirming medical care, and treatment outcomes in this population.

Citation:
White LCJ, Schweizer K, Thomas KS. Disordered eating in autistic trans and gender diverse people: a lived experience-led scoping review. Journal of Eating Disorders. 2025;13(1):266.

Keywords:
Transgender; Autistic; Eating disorders; Disordered eating behaviours

Abstract:
This lived experience-led scoping review explores the evidence base related to eating disorders/disordered eating behaviours in Autistic trans and gender diverse (TGD) people. This review highlights the currently available data on eating disorder prevalence rates, comparisons with allistic and cisgender groups, drivers and maintenance factors, the relationship between eating disorders and gender-affirming medical care, and treatment outcomes in this population.