Research to understand the experiences of disordered eating and exercise of neurodivergent, gender diverse youth
Summary
Our team is trying to learn more about how neurodivergence and gender diversity relate to the development of disordered eating and exercise behaviors and experiences of treatment. We hope to collect information on the factors involved in the development of eating disorders, and future prevention and treatment, for this population
Researcher(s)
Principal Investigator: Sally Lindsay, PhD, Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Co-Investigator: Van Slothouber, PhD, Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Call to action
Are you a neurodivergent, gender diverse youth who has engaged in what you consider to be unhealthy or disordered eating or exercise behaviors or have been diagnosed with an eating disorder? Consider participating in a research study to share your lived experiences with disordered eating behavior and treatment
Who can participate
Youth (aged 15-29) with a neurodevelopmental, neurocognitive, or mental health condition that impacts cognitive ability; self-identify as gender diverse; self-report being diagnosed with a feeding or eating disorder OR identify as having engaged in eating or exercise behavior that could be considered disordered or unhealthy; cognitive ability to participate in an interview and able to communicate in English (alone or with an interpreter or communication device); live in Ontario
What's involved
A 60–90-minute interview (via zoom or in-person)
Deadline
Interested in participating
If you are interested in participating in this study or have additional questions, please contact Van Slothouber at E: trail@hollandbloorview.ca; P: 416-425-6220 ext. 6391
Additional information
Version 1: 04/02/2025 REB #748
Exploring Experiences of Disordered Eating and Exercise of Neurodivergent, Gender Diverse Youth
