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Autism and Eating Disorders
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Join Kim Clairy, OTR/L, an autistic occupational therapist, for this interview style session as she shares her journey breaking through many personal and societal barriers, including navigating the healthcare system with ASD and an eating disorder (ED). Kim is joined by Marcella Raimondo, PhD, MPH, a passionate and spirited clinical psychologist who specializes in treating eating disorders.
Kimberly J. Clairy, OTR/L, Autism out of the Box LLC
Kim Clairy, OTR/L, is an autistic occupational therapist, international speaker, consultant, author, and self-advocate. Diagnosed with autism, Kim learned to break through personal and societal barriers, including navigating the healthcare system with ASD and an eating disorder. Her experiences forged a passion for educating others on autism with the hope of helping give voice to those unable to articulate their inner worlds. Using personal and professional experiences, Kim educates on many facets of autism across the lifespan including eating disorders, trauma, mental health, ADHD, intimacy, relationships, self-awareness, problem-solving through challenging behaviors, and much more!
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kimberly Clairy has an employment relationship with Autism Out of the Box LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from 小蝌蚪视频. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kimberly Clairy is autistic and has friends and colleagues who are autistic. She is on the executive board of Milestones Conference committee. She has a professional relationship with the Ziggurat Group.
Marcella M Raimondo, PhD, MPH
Marcella Raimondo, PhD, MPH, is a passionate and spirited clinical trainer speaking from her heart on social justice and eating disorders since 1995. Herself recovered from anorexia, she has held a variety of prominent positions in eating disorders-focused organizations, including past president and current advisory board member of Eating Disorder Recovery Support (EDRS); former co-chair of the Academy of Eating Disorders (AED) diversity, equity, and inclusion committee; advisory board member for Arise, a telehealth-based eating disorders care network; former advisory board member for the Association of Size Health and Diversity (ASDAH); and consultant, board of founders member, and former director of media literacy for About-Face, a nonprofit organization that addresses media impact on body image. Dr. Raimondo has worked in eating disorders outpatient and residential programs. She is currently a psychologist in Kaiser Permanente’s eating disorder clinic in Oakland and owner of a private practice. Dr. Raimondo holds a second-degree black belt in Kajukenbo in support of her dedication to multicultural body nurturance. For more information, go to
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Marcella Raimondo maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with Ride the Wave Therapy Clinic and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center Eating Disorders Clinic. She is the owner of marcellaedtraining.com. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from 小蝌蚪视频. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Marcella Raimondo serves on committees for the Academy of Eating Disorders and Eating Disorders Recovery & Support. She serves on the advisory board for the Association of Size Diversity and Health. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and the California Psychological Association.