Bridging Autism and Eating Disorders: A Scoping Review on Repetitive and Restrictive Behavioral Patterns

This scoping review examines the relationship between autism spectrum disorder and feeding/eating disorders, focusing on how restrictive and repetitive behaviors overlap in both conditions across pediatric and adult populations. Systematic analysis of 10 peer-reviewed studies confirms a consistent association between autistic traits and eating disorders, particularly regarding cognitive rigidity patterns characteristic of autism.