Neurodivergence, Gender Diversity, and Eating Disorders

INTRODUCTION

The team at EDNA has the pleasure to announce that Kai Schweizer (They/He) will be talking about the complex and interconnected variety of factors that can influence the development and maintenance of disordered eating and eating disorders in neurodivergent gender diverse individuals, and why these are critical to take into account during eating disorder care.

WHAT WILL THE WEBINAR DISCUSS?

This webinar will delve into the complex intersections of neurodivergence, gender diversity, and eating disorders, shedding light on the unique factors that contribute to disordered eating in these populations including gender dysphoria, minority stressors, sensory processing differences, executive functioning challenges, and barriers to support. Combining research, professional insights, and lived experience, this session will offer an understanding of the unique experiences and support needs of neurodivergent gender diverse individuals living with eating disorders.

This webinar is introductory in nature and does not require prior in-depth knowledge of the topic. Indeed, it has been designed to cater to a wide audience, including carers, healthcare professionals, allied health professionals, as well as gender diverse people with lived or living eating disorders.

WHO IS THE PRESENTER?

Kai Schweizer (They/He) is a researcher and PhD candidate specialising in eating disorders, gender diversity, neurodivergence, and their intersections. As a Research Affiliate at the Inside Out Institute for Eating Disorders, Kai works on the IncludED study: Australia's first exploration of LGBTIQA+ body image, disordered eating, and eating disorders. His PhD project aims to develop Australian-first guidelines for best practices in treating eating disorders in trans and gender-diverse individuals. Additionally, Kai is a small business owner offering consultation and professional development in supporting LGBTIQA+ individuals with eating disorders.

To learn more about Kai and their work, visit their website: https://www.kaischweizer.com/

HOW CAN I ATTEND?

You will need to purchase a ticket through this platform (EventBrite). The webinar will be held through Zoom. The specific details on how to access the webinar (code) will be sent by email the day prior to the event. The event will be held on March 14th 2025 between 5PM and 7PM (Sydney time). Therefore, you will be sent the details on how to access the meeting on March 13th. If you have registered and paid but not received the details on how to access the meeting on the morning of March 14th, please send us a message at [email protected] and we will address this.

WHAT IS EATING DISORDERS NEURODIVERSITY AUSTRALIA?

This event is being hosted and organised by Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia (EDNA). EDNA is a not for profit organisation based in Australia that aims to raise awareness about the disproportionate risk neurodivergent people face of developing an eating disorder. We also work towards promoting neurodiversity-affirming care. EDNA is an exclusively lived experience-led organisation. Indeed, all board members are all neurodivergent with lived or living experience of an eating disorder.

To learn more about EDNA, visit their website: https://www.edneuroaus.com/

We are also on social media: @EDNeuroAus

Host or Publisher Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia