The relationship of autistic traits to taste and olfactory processing in anorexia nervosa

The relationship of autistic traits to taste and olfactory processing in anorexia nervosa

Abstract Background There is a heightened prevalence of autism in anorexia nervosa (AN) compared to the general population. Autistic people with AN experience a longer illness duration and poorer treatment outcomes. Whether sensory differences in autism could contribute to altered taste and smell as...

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Main Authors: Emma Kinnaird, Catherine Stewart, Kate Tchanturia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Molecular Autism
Subjects:
Anorexia nervosa
Eating disorders
Autism
Sensory
Taste
Olfaction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13229-020-00331-8

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