Social communication and restricted, repetitive behavior as assessed with a diagnostic tool for autism (ADOS‐2) in women with anorexia nervosa

In anorexia nervosa (AN), the traits of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are associated with poor outcomes. However, the subtle nature of these characteristics remains poorly understood. We investigated the in-depth patterns of ASD traits using Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2) in women with AN.