My mom is back for part 2 of our Q&A on autism and eating disorders! In today’s episode, we delve into the unique challenges faced by families when it comes to communication when dealing with autism and eating disorders. You’ll learn:

• Tips to communicate with an autistic person struggling with food
• How to build a safe and trusting environment in ED recovery
• The guilt that accompanies going against treatment recommendations
• How parents can encourage a sense of autonomy in their autistic child
• Providing mealtime support during panic attacks
• The importance of regulating your own nervous system as a parent or caregiver of an autistic child with an eating disorder
• Shifting labels such as non-compliant, treatment-resistant, and manipulative to a last-ditch effort to claiming autonomy
• How hardships can help us find our purpose in life
• Trusting your parental instincts when professional treatment is causing harm

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