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Recent content by ParticipatoryResearch101

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    Research for eating disorders in autism

    You are correct, I am not using the answers here for research :) this is just a discussion to inform me on the views of the community. I'd like to reassure you that I personally, would always use honest research but I again understand that others, particularly in the past have failed the...
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    Research for eating disorders in autism

    I completely understand your distrust, historically autism research has framed autism in an often hurtful way and has not served the autistic community well at all. Id like to note again here I am not collecting data here, your points regarding non ethical and non valid data being collected here...
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    Research for eating disorders in autism

    Hello, thank you yes you are right. This is another thing that I hope can change so that research benefits the whole community! Great insight and thanks!
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    Research for eating disorders in autism

    Hello, firstly thank you for sharing. This sounds like sensory aversion maybe to taste or texture? I think the best way to classify this is in regard to hypERsensitivity and hypOsensitivity. If its hypERsensitivity to taste/texture, this means heightened sensitivity. If food tastes bland and...
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    Research for eating disorders in autism

    Thank you! :)
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    Research for eating disorders in autism

    Hello, I have worked in the field of Autism for years, working in residential homes and special needs schools. I am merely on here to ask if this research were to be carried out, if this something that aligns with the community wishes (as research has shown one of the biggest wishes of the...
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    Research for eating disorders in autism

    Hello, firstly thank you for your truly valuable insight and secondly for sharing your experiences with me, it is truly appreciated. I absolutely agree with all that you have said! :) My interest in the subject stems from wanting eating disorder treatments to improve significantly because we are...
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    Research for eating disorders in autism

    Thank you so much this is really helpful! I would also like to add that I know there has been a significant lack of research on autistic adults above a certain age and I understand this is a concern that should be addressed immediately. There is some great work being done, such as that by DR...
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    Research for eating disorders in autism

    Lovely thank you again for these great insights! I will definitely look at incorporating trauma into the interview process and including questions on it. I hope you have a lovely day and my sincere best wishes :)
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    Research for eating disorders in autism

    Firstly, thank you for your detailed reply. :) Secondly, I hope to clarify some things and answer your questions. In response to what you said about human eating being bad in general, whilst I agree I think it may be helpful here to distinguish between an eating disorder and what you might say...
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    Research for eating disorders in autism

    Hello everyone! (Trigger warning for discussion of eating disorders) I am currently doing a Masters in autism research and have an assignment which is a research proposal on "Improving eating disorder treatments for autistic males". I wanted to consult with the autistic community before...
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