Autism spectrum disorder and anorexia nervosa: an Italian prospective study

• Main Authors: Jacopo Pruccoli (Author), Altea Solari (Author), Letizia Terenzi (Author), Elisabetta Malaspina (Author), Marida Angotti (Author), Veronica Pignataro (Author), Paola Gualandi (Author), Leonardo Sacrato (Author), Duccio Maria Cordelli (Author), Emilio Franzoni (Author), Antonia Parmeggiani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Potential overlaps exist between psychopathological features of Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The impact of malnutrition on autistic traits in patients with AN should be considered. This study investigates possible associations among the psychopatholog...