Aalborg Universitet
Guest Lecture: Eating disorders and Neurodiversity
Studenterhuset, koncertsalen. The guest lecture will be followed by a reception.
Gammeltorv 10
9000 Aalborg
15.04.2026 Kl. 10:00 - 12:00
English
On location
Studenterhuset, koncertsalen. The guest lecture will be followed by a reception.
Gammeltorv 10
9000 Aalborg
15.04.2026 Kl. 10:00 - 12:00
English
On location
Aalborg Universitet
Guest Lecture: Eating disorders and Neurodiversity
Studenterhuset, koncertsalen. The guest lecture will be followed by a reception.
Gammeltorv 10
9000 Aalborg
15.04.2026 Kl. 10:00 - 12:00
English
On location
Studenterhuset, koncertsalen. The guest lecture will be followed by a reception.
Gammeltorv 10
9000 Aalborg
15.04.2026 Kl. 10:00 - 12:00
English
On location
Eating disorders and Neurodiversity
Research shows that eating disorder treatments are developed for neurotypical population in mind, however large proportion of patients are neurodiverse. Patients with eating disorders who have autism and ADHD have poor engagement with clinical teams, longer duration of illness and less benefits from existing recommended treatments.
In collaboration with patients, families and carers, research and clinical colleagues we created a clinical pathway - PEACE (the patients’ choice of acronym) www.peacepathway.com where we co-produced resources to support personilised clinical care for neurodiverse population.
I will share highlights from our research journey and pragmatic solutions for making eating disorder treatment more neurodivergent inclusive.
Brief Bio
Kate Tchanturia, Professor of Clinical Psychology at King’s College London and lead Psychologist of National Eating Disorder Service in South London and Maudsley NHS foundation Trust. Kate has 40 years of experience working in the field of Clinical Psychology. Her clinical and research interest cover women’s mental health, experimental work in cognitive and emotional processing and translational work from experimental psychology to innovative psychological interventions. She is a member and fellow of Academy Europe, British Psychological Society, Academy of Eating Disorders, Higher education academy and few other professional bodies. She served as a president of international Eating Disorder Research Society in 2024. She received several national and international awards for her contributions in clinical psychology including: Member of British Empire (MBE) from Royal Family, Presidential award in her home country Georgia, Distinguished contribution to British clinical psychology from BPS amongst others. She edited three books in English about the keynote topic and authored more than 300 peer reviewed papers and delivered training and teaching around the world.
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