Eva Eastman (she/her)
@evaeastman.com
Occupational therapist ✨ Qualitative researcher ✨ Eating disorders & ARFID ✨ Neurodivergent ✨ Perpetually curious ✨
Current research: adapting community eating disorder treatment for adults with ADHD
http://evaeastman.com
Current research: adapting community eating disorder treatment for adults with ADHD
http://evaeastman.com
If you're a #healthcare professional working with #ADHD or #eatingdisorders in any setting, take a quick 10 min survey to improve treatment for adults with these co-occurring conditions.
Survey & info: bit.ly/adhd-ed-research
Please share!
#research #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #mentalhealth
Survey & info: bit.ly/adhd-ed-research
Please share!
#research #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #mentalhealth
Co-designing clinical guidelines to adapt eating disorder treatment for adults with ADHD — Eva Eastman
Despite strong evidence linking ADHD and eating disorders, there are currently no guidelines to adapt eating disorder treatment for people with ADHD. This study aims to address this gap, by co-design...
bit.ly
August 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
If you're a #healthcare professional working with #ADHD or #eatingdisorders in any setting, take a quick 10 min survey to improve treatment for adults with these co-occurring conditions.
Survey & info: bit.ly/adhd-ed-research
Please share!
#research #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #mentalhealth
Survey & info: bit.ly/adhd-ed-research
Please share!
#research #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #mentalhealth
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Read our NEW paper @uclpals.bsky.social to find out what young neurodivergent young people report as key dysregulation triggers.
Their accounts can change how define, measure and support emotion regulation in schools. MRC/UKRI funded
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Their accounts can change how define, measure and support emotion regulation in schools. MRC/UKRI funded
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
JCPP Advances | ACAMH Child Development Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background Accounts of emotional dysregulation in autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are typically based on external adult observations anchored in neurotypical notions of em...
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
August 20, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Read our NEW paper @uclpals.bsky.social to find out what young neurodivergent young people report as key dysregulation triggers.
Their accounts can change how define, measure and support emotion regulation in schools. MRC/UKRI funded
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Their accounts can change how define, measure and support emotion regulation in schools. MRC/UKRI funded
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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I’m Autistic, And Believe Me, It’s A Lot Better Than Measles. (Vaccines don’t cause autism. But even if they did, is being like me really a fate worse than death?) A thread drawn from @fodderfigure.bsky.social's recent TPGA article:
thinkingautismguide.com/2025/03/im-a... #VaccinesSaveLives 1/
thinkingautismguide.com/2025/03/im-a... #VaccinesSaveLives 1/
I’m Autistic, And Believe Me, It’s A Lot Better Than Measles — THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
Vaccines like the MMR (measles, mumps & rubella) don’t cause autism. But even if they did, is being like me really a fate worse than death?
thinkingautismguide.com
March 30, 2025 at 4:49 AM
I’m Autistic, And Believe Me, It’s A Lot Better Than Measles. (Vaccines don’t cause autism. But even if they did, is being like me really a fate worse than death?) A thread drawn from @fodderfigure.bsky.social's recent TPGA article:
thinkingautismguide.com/2025/03/im-a... #VaccinesSaveLives 1/
thinkingautismguide.com/2025/03/im-a... #VaccinesSaveLives 1/
Are you a professional supporting individuals with co-occurring eating disorders/disordered eating & ADHD in any healthcare setting?
We need your valuable insights for our research project to improve outcomes for this population!
➡️ Take the confidential survey: bit.ly/adhd-ed-research (10–15 min)
We need your valuable insights for our research project to improve outcomes for this population!
➡️ Take the confidential survey: bit.ly/adhd-ed-research (10–15 min)
March 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Are you a professional supporting individuals with co-occurring eating disorders/disordered eating & ADHD in any healthcare setting?
We need your valuable insights for our research project to improve outcomes for this population!
➡️ Take the confidential survey: bit.ly/adhd-ed-research (10–15 min)
We need your valuable insights for our research project to improve outcomes for this population!
➡️ Take the confidential survey: bit.ly/adhd-ed-research (10–15 min)
Reposted by Eva Eastman (she/her)
New research project ☺️
Have you had anorexia nervosa yourself and have you also held a role where you provide treatment to others with anorexia? Have you also experienced your own treatment for anorexia ending early?
Please expand the poster below for more information-
Have you had anorexia nervosa yourself and have you also held a role where you provide treatment to others with anorexia? Have you also experienced your own treatment for anorexia ending early?
Please expand the poster below for more information-
February 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
New research project ☺️
Have you had anorexia nervosa yourself and have you also held a role where you provide treatment to others with anorexia? Have you also experienced your own treatment for anorexia ending early?
Please expand the poster below for more information-
Have you had anorexia nervosa yourself and have you also held a role where you provide treatment to others with anorexia? Have you also experienced your own treatment for anorexia ending early?
Please expand the poster below for more information-
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These findings sadly don't surprise me in the least.
In my current research (adapting eating disorder treatment for adults with ADHD) I've so far found no existing guidelines for supporting people with ADHD to engage in mental health treatment.
If you know of any papers on this, please share!
In my current research (adapting eating disorder treatment for adults with ADHD) I've so far found no existing guidelines for supporting people with ADHD to engage in mental health treatment.
If you know of any papers on this, please share!
It's been reasonably well established ADHD/Autistic individuals have lower life expectancies. Often this is caused by a lack of adjustments to enable us to access equal healthcare. Add this to the many reasons we need better investment in support and diagnosis.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Adults diagnosed with ADHD have shorter life expectancy, UK study shows
Data based on recorded deaths raises concerns around under-diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
These findings sadly don't surprise me in the least.
In my current research (adapting eating disorder treatment for adults with ADHD) I've so far found no existing guidelines for supporting people with ADHD to engage in mental health treatment.
If you know of any papers on this, please share!
In my current research (adapting eating disorder treatment for adults with ADHD) I've so far found no existing guidelines for supporting people with ADHD to engage in mental health treatment.
If you know of any papers on this, please share!
Reposted by Eva Eastman (she/her)
Today, I'd like to talk about neurodiversity.
We've had a few scientists wandering about on social media platforms, claiming that neurodiversity academics and fans are 'anti-science'.
Yesterday, I said this is like claiming that biodiversity academics are anti-science. I want to explain more/
We've had a few scientists wandering about on social media platforms, claiming that neurodiversity academics and fans are 'anti-science'.
Yesterday, I said this is like claiming that biodiversity academics are anti-science. I want to explain more/
December 31, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Today, I'd like to talk about neurodiversity.
We've had a few scientists wandering about on social media platforms, claiming that neurodiversity academics and fans are 'anti-science'.
Yesterday, I said this is like claiming that biodiversity academics are anti-science. I want to explain more/
We've had a few scientists wandering about on social media platforms, claiming that neurodiversity academics and fans are 'anti-science'.
Yesterday, I said this is like claiming that biodiversity academics are anti-science. I want to explain more/
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Shared on Bluesky for the first time…maybe the best thing I wrote this year…
Why you don’t want a diagnosis of BPD
#bpd #eupd
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
Why you don’t want a diagnosis of BPD
#bpd #eupd
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
Why You Don't Want A Diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder — Beam Consultancy
Who the hell am I to say this? Well, I’ve worked in mental health services for over 25 years. The last 10 have been in services specifically for people who hurt themselves and want to die. ...
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk
December 31, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Shared on Bluesky for the first time…maybe the best thing I wrote this year…
Why you don’t want a diagnosis of BPD
#bpd #eupd
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
Why you don’t want a diagnosis of BPD
#bpd #eupd
www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
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Useful research by well known team, though be advised of some use of 'medical model' language re autistic ppl.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
The co-occurrence of FND, autism, trauma & hypermobility etc.
Moving towards holistic approaches.
Yes indeed. Keep thinking. Getting there...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
The co-occurrence of FND, autism, trauma & hypermobility etc.
Moving towards holistic approaches.
Yes indeed. Keep thinking. Getting there...
Functional Neurological Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Complex and Potentially Significant Relationship
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onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 21, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Useful research by well known team, though be advised of some use of 'medical model' language re autistic ppl.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
The co-occurrence of FND, autism, trauma & hypermobility etc.
Moving towards holistic approaches.
Yes indeed. Keep thinking. Getting there...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
The co-occurrence of FND, autism, trauma & hypermobility etc.
Moving towards holistic approaches.
Yes indeed. Keep thinking. Getting there...
Reposted by Eva Eastman (she/her)
"We really need to help each person discover the way their body feels when it needs food, when it needs hydration, et cetera, instead of teaching 'hunger is when your stomach is growling,' because that’s not the case for every single person." By Kelly Mahler:
www.kelly-mahler.com/resources/bl...
www.kelly-mahler.com/resources/bl...
An Affirming Approach to Supporting Interoception, Feeding Challenges & ARFID
Follow along this month as we talk about the links between interoception, feeding challenges, and ARFID, and how we can implement affirming supports.
www.kelly-mahler.com
December 13, 2024 at 12:43 AM
"We really need to help each person discover the way their body feels when it needs food, when it needs hydration, et cetera, instead of teaching 'hunger is when your stomach is growling,' because that’s not the case for every single person." By Kelly Mahler:
www.kelly-mahler.com/resources/bl...
www.kelly-mahler.com/resources/bl...
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We’ve created a Starter Pack for UK-based eating disorders research to connect & support those in the field! 🧠📊✨
Follow the pack to stay updated & get involved: go.bsky.app/9Qgb1HZ
If you would like to be included, send us a DM! 💌
December 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM
We’ve created a Starter Pack for UK-based eating disorders research to connect & support those in the field! 🧠📊✨
Follow the pack to stay updated & get involved: go.bsky.app/9Qgb1HZ
If you would like to be included, send us a DM! 💌
Reposted by Eva Eastman (she/her)
🚨New paper alert: Exploring experiences of autistic burnout in motherhood, led by the fantastic Ashton Ferguson for her undergraduate (!!) dissertation. (Short thread)...
www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
“It Has Shown Me How Much I Am Capable Of”: An Exploration of Autistic Burnout Experiences in Motherhood | Autism in Adulthood
Background: Research has highlighted a relationship between autistic motherhood and autistic burnout, although autistic mothers’ experiences of autistic burnout have not been explored in depth. Method...
www.liebertpub.com
November 29, 2024 at 8:44 AM
🚨New paper alert: Exploring experiences of autistic burnout in motherhood, led by the fantastic Ashton Ferguson for her undergraduate (!!) dissertation. (Short thread)...
www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
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Sharing our latest editorial for about inclusive research approaches. Written with living experience experts. #OccupationalTherapy #Codesign #Participatory @otaust.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Inclusive research: Making more impact through accessibility and collaboration
Click on the article title to read more.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 28, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Sharing our latest editorial for about inclusive research approaches. Written with living experience experts. #OccupationalTherapy #Codesign #Participatory @otaust.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Reposted by Eva Eastman (she/her)
Our team is collecting data on autistic wellbeing, masking and social media- if you are #autistic pls consider taking part
redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/surveys/?s=9...
redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/surveys/?s=9...
Exploring potential benefits of social media in an autistic adult population.
redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk
November 26, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Our team is collecting data on autistic wellbeing, masking and social media- if you are #autistic pls consider taking part
redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/surveys/?s=9...
redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/surveys/?s=9...
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ND adults, please help me with some research for my next book. I want to hear about your experiences of burnout as a neurodivergent adult (esp when autistic, ADHD, PDA, AuDHD)
docs.google.com/forms/d/1OyE...
docs.google.com/forms/d/1OyE...
Experiences of neurodivergent burnout
Every ND individual’s experience of burnout can be different and that is linked to your personal profile, neurotype, differences, etc. Please use this form to anonymously describe your experiences of...
docs.google.com
November 23, 2024 at 12:43 PM
ND adults, please help me with some research for my next book. I want to hear about your experiences of burnout as a neurodivergent adult (esp when autistic, ADHD, PDA, AuDHD)
docs.google.com/forms/d/1OyE...
docs.google.com/forms/d/1OyE...
Excited for this coming out. Can’t wait to read and learn ☺️
Front cover reveal!! 🎉
You can pre-order my new eating disorder book here. I put my whole heart and soul into this one, it’s the scariest thing I’ve ever published. I hope you guys like it 🩷
amzn.eu/d/a6P2lz7
You can pre-order my new eating disorder book here. I put my whole heart and soul into this one, it’s the scariest thing I’ve ever published. I hope you guys like it 🩷
amzn.eu/d/a6P2lz7
Your Guide to Eating Disorder Recovery: How to Get Started and Keep Going (From Someone Who Has Been There): Amazon.co.uk: Lisette, Cara, Nwuba, Dr Chukwuemeka: 9781805017110: Books
Buy Your Guide to Eating Disorder Recovery: How to Get Started and Keep Going (From Someone Who Has Been There) by Lisette, Cara, Nwuba, Dr Chukwuemeka (ISBN: 9781805017110) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
amzn.eu
November 23, 2024 at 6:13 AM
Excited for this coming out. Can’t wait to read and learn ☺️
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Our recent paper (led by Phaedra Longhurst) argues that eating disorder measures lack validity for Autistic folks: leads to pathologising Autistic people's eating & missing EDs that don't present neurotypically.
Validated, Autistic-led measures urgently needed!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Validated, Autistic-led measures urgently needed!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Measuring eating disorders in Autistic people: a proposal for future research
While diagnostic pathways for identifying Autism in eating disorder (ED) populations have been developed, the field continues to lack validated psychometric tools to measure EDs for use in the Auti...
www.tandfonline.com
November 12, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Our recent paper (led by Phaedra Longhurst) argues that eating disorder measures lack validity for Autistic folks: leads to pathologising Autistic people's eating & missing EDs that don't present neurotypically.
Validated, Autistic-led measures urgently needed!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Validated, Autistic-led measures urgently needed!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Ellie Middleton posted this on LinkedIn, and it's so true. Generations of people live without knowing or understanding their differences, and many are still slipping through the net.
November 22, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Ellie Middleton posted this on LinkedIn, and it's so true. Generations of people live without knowing or understanding their differences, and many are still slipping through the net.
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We should all be more like the moomins
November 21, 2024 at 5:37 PM
We should all be more like the moomins