Best practices and emerging trends in assessment of trauma in students with autism spectrum disorder

Best practices and emerging trends in assessment of trauma in students with autism spectrum disorder

Children and adolescents with autism have a higher likelihood of being exposed to bullying, abuse, and sexual assault which, through repeated exposure, has been demonstrated to impede academic, social, and physical functioning among this population. However, the complexity of unpacking the character...

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Published in:Psychology in the schools Vol. 60; no. 2; pp. 479 - 494
Main Authors: Michna, George A., Trudel, Sierra M., Bray, Melissa A., Reinhardt, Jessica, Dirsmith, Jessica, Theodore, Lea, Zhou, Zheng, Patel, Ishani, Jones, Paul, Gilbert, Matthew L.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Hoboken Wiley 01-02-2023
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Subjects:
assessment
autism spectrum disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autistic adolescents
Autistic children
Best practice
Best Practices
Bullying
Childhood
Clinical psychologists
Educational Trends
Evaluation
Evaluation Methods
Functional impairment
Identification
Intervention
Physical ability
School Psychologists
Sex crimes
Students with Disabilities
Trauma
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Summary:Children and adolescents with autism have a higher likelihood of being exposed to bullying, abuse, and sexual assault which, through repeated exposure, has been demonstrated to impede academic, social, and physical functioning among this population. However, the complexity of unpacking the characteristics of autism and trauma can pose a challenge for school psychologists in using the most appropriate clinical method of intervention. This paper summarizes the co‐occurrence of autism and trauma in an effort to better inform practitioners and recommends the need for valid and reliable assessments that measure adverse experiences for children with autism. A practitioner assessment guide of childhood trauma and autism spectrum disorder is also provided to facilitate a comprehensive assessment process. We conclude that there is a pressing need for more research examining the relationship between autism and trauma by better understanding the relationship of these constructs, and for the development of more effective assessments to provide more evidence‐based interventions. Practitioner points Discussion of trauma exposure prevalence of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and potential impacts on functioning. Summary of co‐occurrence of ASD and trauma to inform assessment practice in schools. School‐based practitioners are provided an assessment guide of childhood trauma and ASD.
ISSN:0033-3085
1520-6807
DOI:10.1002/pits.22769