Overview

The APS hosts this webinar with the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

This webinar will explore the intersection between neurodivergence and eating disorders and examine the implications for contemporary clinical practice.

Growing research and lived experience perspectives highlight that neurodivergent individuals including autistic people and those with ADHD and other neurocognitive differences are overrepresented in eating disorder populations and may experience poorer engagement and outcomes within traditional treatment models.

It will introduce key concepts from the neurodiversity paradigm and consider how neuronormative assumptions embedded within traditional eating disorder formulations and interventions may influence clinical assessment, treatment engagement, and therapeutic outcomes.

Drawing on current research, clinical expertise, and lived experience insights, the webinar will outline a neurodiversity-affirming approach to understanding and supporting individuals experiencing eating disorders.

Level of Learning

Intermediate. This activity is targeted to those with some prior learning on the topic.

Duration of access

This webinar will be recorded. Access to the recording and presenter slides is for 12 months from the date of confirmed registration.

APS CPD-Approved

This activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality. Learn more about the APS CPD Approval process

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:

• describe current research on the intersection between neurodivergence and eating disorders, including implications for assessment, formulation, and treatment outcomes.,

• recognise how neuronormative assumptions embedded in traditional eating disorder models and interventions may influence clinical formulation, engagement, and treatment experiences for neurodivergent individuals, and

• apply neurodiversity-affirming principles to the development of collaborative formulations and treatment planning when supporting neurodivergent individuals with eating disorders.

Presenter(s)

Dr Amy Talbot MAPS

About the presenter(s)

Dr Amy Talbot (she/her), is the founder, director, and senior clinical psychologist at The Talbot Centre, a leading centre of excellence and innovation in eating, feeding, and mental health care in Sydney’s Northwest. She has received multiple awards for her contribution to the profession, including Australian Psychologist of the Year (2018) and Impact & Innovation Excellence (2024) at the Australian Allied Health Awards.
Dr Talbot works closely with children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by eating and feeding disorders across the lifespan. She provides clinical consultation, supervision, and training to clinicians across Australia and is deeply committed to translating evidence-based knowledge into practical, compassionate care.
With over a decade of clinical and research experience, Dr Talbot is known for her formulation-driven, client-centred approach, particularly when supporting neurodivergent individuals experiencing eating and feeding differences. She is a passionate educator who regularly delivers workshops, webinars, and keynotes aimed at helping professionals and families better understand and support individuals affected by eating and feeding disorders.