Recent research suggests that neuropsychological factors may play an important role in the development and maintenance of anorexia nervosa. However, it has been difficult to draw firm conclusions because of the wide range of assessments and norms that have been used. The aim of the Ravello Profile is to define a common shared neuropsychological assessment battery that can be adopted by researchers and clinicians working with young people. We describe the background to the Ravello Profile and the process of developing it, before specifying the recommended tests. We present an illustrative case example and consider some of the potential clinical and research applications of the profile with young people suffering from anorexia nervosa.
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