Autism symptoms in anorexia nervosa: a comparative study with females with autism spectrum disorder

ConclusionsThe results suggest similarities in scores on both self-report and clinical interview measures in AN and ASD. However, individual ADOS-2 item analyses also revealed subtle differences, particularly in reciprocal social interaction. ASD symptoms may be a combination of both state and trait features in AN.
Source: Molecular Autism - Category: Molecular Biology Source Type: research