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View article: Post-traumatic stress disorder in autistic and non-autistic adults: The impact of appraisals on reactions to traumatic events
Post-traumatic stress disorder in autistic and non-autistic adults: The impact of appraisals on reactions to traumatic events Open
Research suggests autistic people experience greater post-traumatic stress disorder symptom severity than non-autistic people following traumatic events. Post-trauma appraisals are fundamental in cognitive models of post-traumatic stress d…
View article: Autistic traits in childhood and post‐traumatic stress disorder as young adults: a cohort study
Autistic traits in childhood and post‐traumatic stress disorder as young adults: a cohort study Open
Background Despite the higher prevalence of childhood traumatic experiences and post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in autistic adults, research on trauma‐related psychopathology and autistic traits in young people is lacking. This study…
View article: Differential diagnosis of autism, attachment disorders, complex post‐traumatic stress disorder and emotionally unstable personality disorder: A Delphi study
Differential diagnosis of autism, attachment disorders, complex post‐traumatic stress disorder and emotionally unstable personality disorder: A Delphi study Open
Individuals diagnosed with autism, attachment disorders, emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD) or complex post‐traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) can present with similar features. This renders differential and accurate diagnosis…
View article: A Systematic Review of the Assessment of ICD‐11 Complex Post‐Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) in Young People and Adults
A Systematic Review of the Assessment of ICD‐11 Complex Post‐Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) in Young People and Adults Open
Complex post‐traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) was introduced in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 11 in 2013 to simplify diagnosis and increase clinical utility. Given the recent ICD‐11 conceptualisation, there is no stan…
View article: Virtual Reality Relaxation for Stress in Young Adults: A Remotely Delivered Pilot Study in Participants’ Homes
Virtual Reality Relaxation for Stress in Young Adults: A Remotely Delivered Pilot Study in Participants’ Homes Open
High stress levels experienced by young adults were exacerbated by COVID-19 and traditional stress management techniques can be challenging. Virtual reality (VR) relaxation appears promising and is accessible remotely; however, research on…
View article: Mental health of autistic adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: The impact of perceived stress, intolerance of uncertainty, and coping style
Mental health of autistic adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: The impact of perceived stress, intolerance of uncertainty, and coping style Open
Autistic individuals are at particular risk of experiencing mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet little is known about personal characteristics that may underlie this vulnerability. This longitudinal questionnaire study…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Daily Life: Diverse Experiences for Autistic Adults
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Daily Life: Diverse Experiences for Autistic Adults Open
Using a mixed methods design, this study aimed to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on autistic and non-autistic adults. We conducted an online survey with 196 autistic and 228 non-autistic adults from Belgium, the Netherlands an…
View article: Experience of Trauma and <scp>PTSD</scp> Symptoms in Autistic Adults: Risk of <scp>PTSD</scp> Development Following <scp>DSM</scp>‐5 and <scp>Non‐DSM</scp>‐5 Traumatic Life Events
Experience of Trauma and <span>PTSD</span> Symptoms in Autistic Adults: Risk of <span>PTSD</span> Development Following <span>DSM</span>‐5 and <span>Non‐DSM</span>‐5 Traumatic Life Events Open
Research to date suggests that individuals with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) may be at increased risk of developing post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to traumatic life events. It has been posited that characteris…
View article: A Systematic Review of the Assessment and Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
A Systematic Review of the Assessment and Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Open
Individual differences are known to influence the risk of trauma exposure and development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It has been suggested that features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may confer such risk. This article pro…
View article: Conceptualizing and Treating Social Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Focus Group Study with Multidisciplinary Professionals
Conceptualizing and Treating Social Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Focus Group Study with Multidisciplinary Professionals Open
Background Individuals who have autism spectrum disorders ( ASD ) commonly experience social anxiety ( SA ). Disentangling SA symptoms from core ASD characteristics is complex, partly due to diagnostic overshadowing and co‐occurring alexit…