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Rainbow Girl

A Memoir of Autism and Anorexia

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Rainbow Girl

By: Livia Sara
Narrated by: Livia Sara
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Autism and Anorexia—a “Perfect” Combo

At just 15 years of age, Livia was tossed out of the Dutch eating disorder treatment system with the message: "You're just going to have to accept the fact that you're never going to get better."

Growing up unknowingly autistic, Livia spent the majority of her young life seeking worth and validation in external achievements. She excelled in her honors classes, competitive sports, and eventually, an eating disorder.

Until the control she so desperately sought nearly killed her, Livia made the hardest decision anyone with an eating disorder can make: to trust and surrender to the recovery process.

In this gripping and vulnerable memoir, Livia answers the question: What does it take to recover from an eating disorder as an autistic person?

In this book, you will learn:

- How autistic traits can manifest as eating disorder behaviors

- The harmful nature of FBT for autistic people with eating disorders

- The role of demand avoidance (PDA) in autism and eating disorders

- Insights to making eating disorder treatment neurodiversity-affirming

- How to cope with weight gain as an autistic person in ED recovery

- How to free yourself from exercise addiction in ED recovery

- The key to discovering your true self after an eating disorder

To learn how to free yourself or an autistic loved one from an eating disorder, grab your copy of Rainbow Girl by clicking Buy Now!

©2023 Livia Sara (P)2023 Livia Sara
Children's Health Eating Disorders Mental Health Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Health Autism Special Need
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A very well written memoir of Livia and her family’s emotional journey navigating through the onset and ongoing torment of Anorexia Nervosa. Livia details both the trauma and triumphs of recovery, providing qualitative evidence of how traditional interventions exacerbate ED’s for those living with ASD.

As a Neurodivergent psychologist working in the ED field, Livia’s lived experience with Anorexia Nervosa told through ASD lens has encouraged me to help my Neurodivergent clients not only understand themselves more authentically but to take autonomy back in their recovery goals. A must read for anyone looking to improve their understanding of ASD and the world crushing illness that is Anorexia Nervosa.

Thank you Livia 🙂

A must read for anyone looking to improve their understanding of ASD and the world crushing illness that is Anorexia Nervosa.

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