A Transdiagnostic Comparison of Emotional Regulation, Executive Functions, and Empathy in Three Groups of Female Adolescents: With Anorexia Nervosa, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Comorbid Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Background: Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is a severe eating disorder. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are two Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs), frequently co-occurring with each other (ADHD+ASD). The present study aimed to clarify cognitive and behavioral profiles, with a specific focus on emotional regulation, executive functions and empathy, in three groups of female adolescents. Methods: A total of 102 female adolescents aged 12-18 years were…

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