The Link Between Autism and Trauma
The millions of Americans with autism and other developmental issues are more vulnerable to emotional trauma, often from bullying or sexual abuse. What can you do if this has happened to someone in your life?
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As clinicians, we receive assessments about our child and adolescent patients from multiple sources, such as parents, teachers, clinical staff, trained observers, etc. And when interpreting these assessments, there’s a common tendency to suppress or discount discrepancies and focus on commonalities amongst the reports. But, do discrepant reports add anything of value to our diagnoses and treatment plans. The short answer is yes they do! And, in this episode, we will discuss why these discrepancies arise, how we can manage them, and what these discrepancies tell us about a patient’s symptoms and response to treatment.