We will present an overview of the ongoing development of the PEACE Pathway, including key outcomes, implementation learning, and the continued evolution of our clinical model in response to emerging research and lived experience.

The PEACE Pathway was originally developed from clinical need, recognising the high co-occurrence of autism in people with eating disorders and the lack of systematic guidance for clinicians working with this population. Over the past years, our work has expanded to reflect the broader landscape of neurodiversity within eating disorder services, including ADHD.

PEACE is now evolving beyond an autism-focused adaptation pathway toward a neurodivergent-informed service framework. This shift reflects growing evidence that personalised and flexible approaches are essential to improving patient experience and treatment outcomes.

Within our national eating disorder service at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, this has involved embedding neurodivergent-informed thinking across clinical practice, team culture, service design, and resource development. Our approach integrates clinical expertise, research evidence, and co-production with patients and families.

This conference will provide an overview of this progression, from early clinical adaptations to a more integrated, service-wide model, and share reflections on impact, challenges, and future directions.

We hope attendees will gain ideas and inspiration for developing neurodivergent-friendly practices within their own services, and we welcome opportunities for collaboration as this work continues to grow.

If interested, you are welcome to purchase Professor Kate Tchanturia’s book Supporting Autistic People with Eating Disorders: A Guide to Adapting Treatment and Supporting Recovery.

Programme: 

10:00 – 10:20 Welcome & Overview of the PEACE Pathway Professor Kate Tchanturia

10:20 – 10:40 Formulation and Thinking About Personalised Care Dr Karina Allen

10:40 – 10:55 Case Presentation: Implementing Neurodivergent-Inclusive Adaptations in a Group Treatment Programme Mary Cowan (Occupational Therapist) & Adia Meyer (Higher Assistant Psychologist)

10:55 – 11:05 Coffee Break

11:05 – 11:25 Demystifying the Human Body: Pilot Outcomes from Implementing a Novel Group Intervention Dr Claire Baillie

11:25 – 11:45 A Dietitian’s Approach to Neurodiversity in Eating Disorder Care Sharleen Woods

11:45 – 12:05 Q&A

12:05 – 12:35 Lunch Break

12:35 – 12:55 Beyond Autism in restrictive EDs:​ Clinician Perspectives​ Lauren Makin

12:55 – 13:15 From Listening to Innovation: A Patient-Informed Pathway from Sensory Inquiry to Clinical Application Dr Dimitri Chubinidze

13:15 – 13:30 Case Study: Benefits of Co-Production (ADHD Animation) Ayse Gundogan

13:30 – 13:40 Coffee Break

13:40 – 14:00 Working with Families in Neurodivergent Eating Disorders on the PEACE Pathway Dr Madeleine Oakley

14:00 – 14:10 Web Development and Digital Resources Jenny Cobden

14:10 – 14:20 Adapting Inpatient Admissions for Autistic Young People on a CAMHS ED Unit Ella Boutros

14:20 – 14:30 Communication Passport Kendal Sterling

14:30 – 14:40 PEACE Huddle Philippa Croft

14:40 – 15:00 Impact and Dissemination of the PEACE Pathway Prof Kate Tchanturia

15:00 – 15:30 Q&A & Closing Reflections