Rachel Clark is an autistic advocate and qualified ADHD/AuDHD coach with lived experience of eating disorder survival. She works within the NHS Eating Disorder service, Autistica, National Young minds and regional Mind on delivering adaptations for autistic patients. Rachel is active on social media as @rachelc1ark.
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How to Save Your Own Life is a powerful and compassionate guide that will bring hope to so many people. Rachels writing is deeply honest and will transform the way autism and eating disorders are understood. It will truly change lives. -- Emily Katy, author of Girl Unmasked
A groundbreaking and essential read that bridges the long-overlooked connection between autism and eating disorders, with every page offering understanding, validation, and hope. -- Lou Chandler, neurodivergent advocate and award-winning speaker, @neurodivergent_lou
Rachel writes with honesty, courage, and compassion, giving voice to the often-overlooked experience of living with both autism and an eating disorder. Her words are filled with raw truth but also with profound hope. She reminds us that it is better to prove yourself wrong and one day be recovered, than spend your whole existence trapped in the same eternal darkness, governed by the very thing that is causing it. Later, offers the reassurance that so many people need to hear: never lose hope that things can and will get better again. I am living proof. I believe in you. This book is more than information - it is a lifeline, a source of comfort, and a companion to anyone who has ever felt unseen or misunderstood. It shows that recovery, while not simple, is possible, and that being fully yourself is not only enough, but a strength. I am so proud of Rachel for sharing her story, and I know her words will inspire, guide, and bring hope to so many. -- Fiona Hollings, autistic champion for UK parliament, @finding_fi_
How to Save Your Own Life gives a unique insight into the experience of being autistic whilst living with an eating disorder. Rachel addresses some of the challenges that arise which are not always catered to or recognised in traditional treatment settings or self help resources, and I would consider this essential reading not just for those experiencing an eating disorder, but also carers and any professionals working in this field. -- Cara Lisette, CBT therapist, Registered Mental Health Nurse and author of The Eating Disorder Recovery Journal
This remarkable book is a testament to extraordinary resilience and compassion. Rachel bravely faced her own eating disorder and has transformed her experience into a powerful resource for others. Drawing from lived experience and a deep understanding of autism, she offers invaluable insights and practical guidance tailored for those navigating the complex intersection of autism and eating disorders. -- Dr. Vinod Singaravelu, Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
In her own way, Clark has powerfully conveyed just how challenging recovery from an eating disorder can be for autistic people. An enlightening read. -- Dr Chukwuemeka Nwuba, mental health doctor and editor of Eating Disorders Dont Discriminate
A groundbreaking and essential read that bridges the long-overlooked connection between autism and eating disorders, with every page offering understanding, validation, and hope. -- Lou Chandler, neurodivergent advocate and award-winning speaker, @neurodivergent_lou
Rachel writes with honesty, courage, and compassion, giving voice to the often-overlooked experience of living with both autism and an eating disorder. Her words are filled with raw truth but also with profound hope. She reminds us that it is better to prove yourself wrong and one day be recovered, than spend your whole existence trapped in the same eternal darkness, governed by the very thing that is causing it. Later, offers the reassurance that so many people need to hear: never lose hope that things can and will get better again. I am living proof. I believe in you. This book is more than information - it is a lifeline, a source of comfort, and a companion to anyone who has ever felt unseen or misunderstood. It shows that recovery, while not simple, is possible, and that being fully yourself is not only enough, but a strength. I am so proud of Rachel for sharing her story, and I know her words will inspire, guide, and bring hope to so many. -- Fiona Hollings, autistic champion for UK parliament, @finding_fi_
How to Save Your Own Life gives a unique insight into the experience of being autistic whilst living with an eating disorder. Rachel addresses some of the challenges that arise which are not always catered to or recognised in traditional treatment settings or self help resources, and I would consider this essential reading not just for those experiencing an eating disorder, but also carers and any professionals working in this field. -- Cara Lisette, CBT therapist, Registered Mental Health Nurse and author of The Eating Disorder Recovery Journal
This remarkable book is a testament to extraordinary resilience and compassion. Rachel bravely faced her own eating disorder and has transformed her experience into a powerful resource for others. Drawing from lived experience and a deep understanding of autism, she offers invaluable insights and practical guidance tailored for those navigating the complex intersection of autism and eating disorders. -- Dr. Vinod Singaravelu, Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
In her own way, Clark has powerfully conveyed just how challenging recovery from an eating disorder can be for autistic people. An enlightening read. -- Dr Chukwuemeka Nwuba, mental health doctor and editor of Eating Disorders Dont Discriminate