Q&A with my mom! Answering your questions about autism, eating disorders, FBT, and more! (Part 1)
Jul 8, 2024
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Livia Sara and her mom Louise Alexandra answer listener questions about autism and eating disorders. They discuss slow realization of eating disorders, impact of diet culture, harms of FBT, demand avoidance, and rebuilding trust. The podcast also explores coercion in treatment, challenges of FBT, and embracing responsibility and hope.
Parental confusion on autism and eating disorders, Emotional turmoil in realizing child's eating disorder, Pros and cons of Family-Based Treatment (FBT)
Deep dives
Creation of Autisitcally ED Free Caregivers Group Coaching Program
A group coaching program for parents and caregivers of autistic individuals with eating disorders was developed in response to genuine interest. The program offers live coaching calls, access to a private community, custom resources, and handouts to enhance understanding and support for those with autism and eating disorders.
Insights into Understanding Autism and Eating Disorders
Exploring the scientific connections between neurodiversity and eating disorders offers a deeper understanding of tackling preconceptions and striving for true freedom. The speaker's personal journey sheds light on the complex interplay between undiagnosed autism and eating disorders, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals and caregivers in navigating these intertwined experiences.
Emotional Impact of Witnessing Eating Disorder in a Family Member
The emotional turmoil experienced by a parent witnessing their child's eating disorder unfolds in a candid discussion. The gradual realization of the disorder, coupled with the initial confusion and struggle to comprehend the situation, sets a poignant backdrop reflecting the intricate dynamics within families facing such challenges.
Challenges and Reflections on Family-Based Treatment (FBT)
Pros and cons of Family-Based Treatment (FBT) are deliberated, showcasing the evolving perceptions towards this approach in managing eating disorders. The critical questioning of FBT's applicability, impact on family relationships, and coercive nature invites a reflective stance on the adequacy and adaptability of treatment methods.
Navigating Autonomy and Coercion in Eating Disorder Recovery
Reflections on coercion, autonomy, and recovery paths illuminate the nuanced struggles faced in eating disorder management. Discussions surrounding the fine balance between intervention, coercion, and respecting autonomy underscore the intricate journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and decision-making in the recovery process.
How do you best support an autistic child with an eating disorder? Is FBT helpful or harmful? Where can you get support as a parent? In today’s episode, Livia Sara and her mom Louise Alexandra answer listener questions about autism and eating disorders. You’ll learn:
Slow and painful realization that your child is developing an eating disorder
How an eating disorder is an attempted solution to existential crisis
Parental confusion around autism and eating disorders
Impact of diet culture on autistic children
Sibling experience of eating disorders
Harms of Family Based Therapy (FBT) aka Maudsley Method
Demand Avoidance in autism and eating disorders
How to rebuild trust and encourage honest communication