Living with PTSD on the Autism Spectrum
Insightful Analysis with Practical Applications
Published on 21. September 2020
256 pages
978-1-78775-085-2 (ISBN)
Description
The relationship between autism and PTSD has historically been neglected in research and understanding but impacts the lives of many. Autistic people are intrinsically vulnerable to traumatic social situations and relationships, which can later manifest as PTSD. Navigating situations where one feels entirely at odds can lead seemingly commonplace events to be processed as traumatic experiences.
In this unique collaboration, Lisa Morgan and Mary Donahue explore PTSD in autistic adults as patient and practitioner. Lisa shares her personal experiences as an autistic adult, reflecting on emotionally traumatic events and their effect on her daily life. Mary examines the challenges surrounding diagnosis, reworking and developing communication and clarifying the symptoms of PTSD within the autistic population.
Combining lived experience with professional expertise, this clear and accessible guide will provide a better understanding of autism and PTSD, providing support and direction to autistic adults processing trauma and those involved in their care.
In this unique collaboration, Lisa Morgan and Mary Donahue explore PTSD in autistic adults as patient and practitioner. Lisa shares her personal experiences as an autistic adult, reflecting on emotionally traumatic events and their effect on her daily life. Mary examines the challenges surrounding diagnosis, reworking and developing communication and clarifying the symptoms of PTSD within the autistic population.
Combining lived experience with professional expertise, this clear and accessible guide will provide a better understanding of autism and PTSD, providing support and direction to autistic adults processing trauma and those involved in their care.
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Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Digital original
Illustrations
2 line drawings
File size
0,85 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78775-085-2 (9781787750852)
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Lisa Morgan | Mary Donahue
Living with PTSD on the Autism Spectrum
Insightful Analysis with Practical Applications
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09/2020
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Persons
Lisa Morgan is a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) and holds a Master's degree in the Art of Teaching in Special Education. She has previously authored Living Through Suicide Loss with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (JKP 2016) and is a senior editor for the Spectrum Women online magazine. She also is co-chair of the Autism and Suicide committee of the American Association of Suicidology (AAS).
Mary P. Donahue, Ph.D is a psychologist specialising in trauma and loss and working in private practice. She is a collaborator for The Center for Grieving Children and has developed specialised 'Providing a Safe Shoulder' training for helpers wishing to assist victims of domestic abuse. She is also a Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Volunteer, and is the author of three books for teens on bullying, disability and domestic violence.
Mary P. Donahue, Ph.D is a psychologist specialising in trauma and loss and working in private practice. She is a collaborator for The Center for Grieving Children and has developed specialised 'Providing a Safe Shoulder' training for helpers wishing to assist victims of domestic abuse. She is also a Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Volunteer, and is the author of three books for teens on bullying, disability and domestic violence.
Content
- Intro
- Living with PTSD on the Autism Spectrum
- Cover
- By the same author
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Disclaimer
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Proviso
- Preface
- I. A History of ASD and PTSD
- I. Autism
- II. Post-traumatic stress disorder
- III. Co-occurring diagnosis of ASD and PTSD
- II. Autism Spectrum Disorder in Real Life
- I. Diagnostic criteria
- II. Neurological makeup
- III. Inherent vulnerabilities
- IV. Isolation
- V. Lack of training in real-life situations
- VI. Differential diagnoses
- VII. High functioning
- VIII. Masking
- IX. What a healthy relationship looks like for ASD
- III. Living with PTSD
- I. Criteria/causes
- II. Symptoms
- III. Treatment
- IV. ASD Meets PTSD
- I. Similar symptoms
- II. Smash-up
- III. What can cause PTSD for an autistic person?
- V. Research
- From childhood to adulthood...
- I. Challenges to research
- II. Self-advocacy
- III. Post-traumatic stress disorder
- IV. Future directions
- VI. Types of Lived Trauma over Time
- I. Rejected, ostracized, invisible
- II. Loss of relationships over time
- III. Everyday struggles
- IV. Changes in routine
- V. Overwhelming sensory input
- VI. Suicidal ideation and other self-harm
- VII. Exploitative Relationships
- I. Bullying in childhood
- II. Bullying in adulthood
- III. Gaslighting
- IV. Relationship with a narcissist
- V. Interpersonal violence (aka: domestic violence)
- VI. An important distinction between narcissistic and IPV abusers
- VIII. Challenges in Recognizing Interpersonal Abuse in ASD
- I. ASD/NT interactions
- II. Myths
- III. Social interactions
- IV. Employment
- V. Sexual abuse
- IX. First Responders and Other Professionals
- I. First, do no harm
- II. Practical skills
- III. Cultural competency
- X. Finding a Helpful Therapeutic Approach
- I. Review of models
- II. Important components
- III. Developing and maintaining trust
- IV. Open communication
- V. Processing therapy
- VI. Patient rights
- Hope for Health and Healing
- Epilogue
- References
- About the Authors
- Subject Index
- Author Index
