Through presentations, lived experience perspectives and a plenary discussion, the symposium will explore how clinicians can better understand and respond to the complex interplay between gastrointestinal symptoms, neurodivergent traits and eating disorder presentations across the lifespan. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

•  Medical Specialities

•  Gastroenterology

•  Mental Health and Psychiatry

•  Allied health disciplines

•  GP

•  Specialist eating disorder services

Across all settings of care, including public, private, community and primary care.

Clinicians working within the Perth metropolitan area are encouraged to attend face-to-face to support professional networking and collaboration, while virtual attendance is available for those who are unable to attend in person including regional WA. 

Featured speakers

Screening for neurodivergent traits in individuals with eating disorders

The significant overlap between neurodivergence (particularly Autism and ADHD) and eating disorders is now well documented. Accordingly, eating disorder services are working to identify better ways of working with these individuals within our current evidence-based treatments. This presentation will focus on the rationale for, and the various ways of, screening for neurodivergent traits in individuals presenting for treatment of an eating disorder.  We see this as a first crucial step toward being able to individualize or tailor treatment for these individuals with a view to achieving an improved treatment experience and better clinical outcomes. 

Jessica and Sue will discuss the process of introducing screening for neurodivergent traits in patients referred to NMEDSS and present the specific tools that we currently use for this purpose in our state-wide data collection registry (a longitudinal REDCap database).  We will go on to examine how this screening process has influenced the treatment journey at NMEDSS. 

Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders: Practical Resources for Clinicians 

This presentation offers a brief, practical introduction to key considerations when supporting neurodivergent people seeking eating disorders care. Rather than an in-depth training, it highlights essential shifts clinicians can make to reduce harm, increase felt safety and improve engagement across settings. The session will share immediately actionable adjustments clinicians can implement in everyday practice, and introduce clinician resources developed by Eating Disorder Neurodiversity Australia (EDNA) to support ongoing learning and service adaptation. 

Join Gabi as she shares her lived experience perspective of living with ADHD, navigating eating disorder recovery, and what she wishes she had known back then when executive dysfunction and sensory sensitivity wasnt' even part of her vocabulary. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRIOR TO REGISTERING

The symposium will be PRESENTED LIVE AND WILL NOT BE RECORDED

A light morning tea and lunch will be provided for those attending the symposium face-to-face. For those with specific dietary modifications, please indicate this during the registration process. Please note that we are only able to cater for Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free Options. We thank you for your understanding if your dietary preference is unable to be accommdated. 

You will receive further information about the symposium directly after booking and 1 week prior to the symposium including further information on parking and the MS Teams link to connect (if this is your choosen way to attend). Please ensure that the email address you use to register for the symposium is current and is checked regularly.

Time & Date

Tuesday 12^th May 2026

08:30AM - 04:00PM (AWST) - venue opens from 08:00AM | virtual room opens 08:15AM AWST

ATTENDANCE OPTIONS

In-Person Attendance - McCusker Auditorium @ Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Reserach (North Campus) |  QEII Medical Campus | 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, WA - includes catering and networking   OR

Virtual Attendance - via MS Teams (link will be emailed 1 week prior to symposium)         

COST

$99 (including GST) + Trybooking Registration Fee

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE

Monday 4^th May 2026 at 4pm

Should you have any enquiries, please contact us on 1300 620 208 (within WA only) or (08) 6458 3130 (outside WA) Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm or via email at waedocs.education@health.wa.gov.au