Continuing Education Course: Autism, Trauma, and Mental Health Care
Unfortunately, autism and trauma go hand-in-hand. Autistic people are four times more likely than non-autistics to develop PTSD in their lifetime, develop trauma symptoms following a traumatic event, and live with the chronic stress of existing in a world that is not designed for the way their brain works. Mental health providers who work with autistic clients must be trained in trauma-informed care…