Autistic informed trauma practice
This publication is included in the Autistic Autism Scholarship Project. one author of this publication is identified as autistic in the project.
About the autistic author markerAdams, J. (2024). Autistic informed trauma practice. In Improving Mental Health Therapies for Autistic Children and Young People (1) (pp. 71-78). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003352327-9
- Journal or book title
- Improving Mental Health Therapies for Autistic Children and Young People
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Place of publication
- London
- Edition
- 1
- Pages
- 71-78
- ISBN
- 9781003352327
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Abstract
This chapter is a personal account on trauma and the importance of a trauma-informed approach in therapy. It introduces readers to the ongoing adversity autistic CYP may face in their daily lives, whether that is from parents reacting negatively to a diagnosis or struggles throughout school (e.g., bullying, ostracism, academic problems); these factors may have a cumulative effect on autistic CYP. Such trauma may lead to dissociation, meaning that talking therapy can be very difficult. The author is providing professionals with tips on validating and affirming autistic experiences and top takeaways on how to develop trust, choice, and agency, and work together to co-produce healing.
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