A square infographic with the title βAutistic Adults and PTSD.β
Inside a mauve rounded rectangle, text reads:
β93% reported high levels of mind-based dissociation.β
β72% reported having experienced sexual assault, another unwanted sexual experience, or physical assault.β
β44% met the criteria for PTSD.β
β32% reported high levels of body-based dissociation.β
Below the box, small text reads:
βData from: Reuben KE, Stanzione CM, Singleton JL. Interpersonal Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress in Autistic Adults. Autism Adulthood. 2021 Sep 1;3(3):247β256. doi:10.1089/aut.2020.0073. Epub 2021 Sep 2. PMID: 36605371; PMCID: PMC8992908.β
In the bottom right corner is a circular logo with the text: βAutistic Realms β Neurodiversity Affirming
Urgent need for trauma-informed care for Autistic adults:
β’ 72% experienced sexual or physical assault in research
β’ 44% met criteria for PTSD
β’ 93% reported high levels of mind-based dissociation
Trauma among autistic adults is widespread & under-recognised.
Read: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36605371/
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βBeing different is not a bad thing.β And this is beautifulβ¦
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Huge congratulations Dr Fletcher π₯³
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As a person from a East Asian heritage, so glad to see the paper that shines a light on the linguistic issue of neurodiversity :)
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