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The effects of being misunderstood included an increased burden of case management and advocacy, distress and trauma, mistrust of health professionals, identity disruption, and setbacks in recovery. \u2018Safe and supportive eating disorders treatment for autistic young people and their families\u2019 is informed by lived experience and built on a foundation of general care principles and autism-specific elements.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Being misunderstood is a recursive process that occurs across multiple aspects of eating disorder care. Autistic young people and their families desire and need safety and understanding. 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