Dealing with trauma in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders : trauma informed care, treatment, and forensic implications

Faccini, L; Allely, CS

Abstract

Trauma is prevalent in the lives of adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As a result, a routine screening for trauma is essential especially when autism-related symptoms are heightened or when violence is exhibited. Case studies and empirical analyses of individuals with ASD and trauma have indicated that traditional Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as well as PTSD characterized by hyperarousal, and mood disorders have been diagnosed. After trauma is identified and the changes in functioning assessed, a safety plan, effective secure care management, behavioral support planning, trauma informed care, and treatment are important areas to address. Guidelines which are sensitive to the needs and proper treatment for all of these forensic areas will be discussed. Recommendations for future trauma research are also presented.

Citation

Faccini, L., & Allely, C. (2021). Dealing with trauma in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders : trauma informed care, treatment, and forensic implications. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma, 30(8), 1082-1092. https://doi.org/10.1080/10926771.2020.1853295

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 4, 2020
• Online Publication Date: Jan 5, 2021
• Publication Date: Sep 14, 2021
• Deposit Date: Nov 11, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 5, 2022
• Journal: Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma
• Print ISSN: 1092-6771
• Electronic ISSN: 1545-083X
• Publisher: Routledge
• Volume: 30
• Issue: 8
• Pages: 1082-1092
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10926771.2020.1853295
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/10926771.2020.1853295
• Related Public URLs: https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/wamt20
• Additional Information: Access Information : This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma on 5th January 2021, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/10926771.2020.1853295.