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Author Morgan, Lisa, 1963- author.

Title Living with PTSD on the autism spectrum : insightful analysis with practical applications / Lisa Morgan and Mary P. Donahue ; foreword by Tony Attwood
Published London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021

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Contents 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
Summary "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." --provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Subject Morgan, Lisa, 1963- -- Mental health
Autism spectrum disorders -- Patients
Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Patients
Electronic books.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
e-books.
Mental health
Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Patients
Form Electronic book
Author Donahue, Mary P., author
Attwood, Tony, author of the foreword
ISBN 178775085X
9781787750852