Investigation of associations between self-reported sensory processing, eating disorder symptoms, neurodivergence, and gender congruence from a lived experience lens
To the authors' knowledge, this study provides the first lived experience-led empirical intersectional investigation linking interoception and exteroception with neurodivergent traits, gender incongruence, and ED symptoms. Results highlight the relevance of intersectional, sensory-informed, and identity-affirming perspectives for future research and the ongoing development of ED assessment and care.
Authors
- Kai S. Thomas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7584-2881)
- Rosiel Elwyn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9495-2306)
- Laurence Cobbaert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0457-6907)
- Sam L. Sharpe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4435-8300)
- Caide Bier
- Kai Schweizer
- Jane Miskovic-Wheatley
- Philip B. Mitchell
- Phillipa Hay
Institutions
- Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals (AU)
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- Translational Research Institute (AU)
- New South Wales Department of Health (AU)
- University of the Sunshine Coast (AU)
- The Kids Research Institute Australia (AU)
- The University of Western Australia (AU)
- Kansas State University (US)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- Western NSW Local Health District (AU)
- Sydney Local Health District (AU)
- South Western Sydney Local Health District (AU)
- Oldham Council (GB)
- Western Sydney University (AU)
- Cardiff University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Eating Disorders
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01551-8
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00