Enhancing an interactive resource for young neurodivergent people with an eating disorder receiving treatment in a paediatric inpatient service.

About this study

Research Team

Mrs Rachel Knight, Ms Amy Henderson, Prof Genevieve Pepin, Ms Jasmin Watson

Institution

Deakin University

Project Start Date

18 June 2025

Participants

Did/Does you or the person you cared for:
- Identify as neurodivergent
- Have/had an eating disorder diagnosis (DSM-5 or DSM-5-TR)
- Receive inpatient treatment in the last 5 years
- Not receive treatment within the last 28 days
- Not have an intellectual disability or cognitive impairment
And were you/they:
- Aged 14-22 when received paediatric inpatient treatment for an eating disorder in Australia

What is Involved

45 minute Zoom interview

Ethics Approval Number

2025/HE000377

Contact Details

Rachel Knight: rachel.knight@deakin.edu.au

We want to know how an existing interactive resource can be enhanced to promote improved support for neurodivergent, paediatric inpatients, with eating disorders? This project will explore how we can better support these young people in inpatient settings.

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