Lasting autistic traits in women with anorexia

Thursday, February 2, 2017 - 11:32 in Psychology & Sociology

Women with anorexia display clear autistic traits, even once the eating disorder is under control and they have achieved a normal weight, according to research. The similarities between anorexia and autism in women are also seen in a part of the brain which process social skills.

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