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When Stress Becomes Trauma: PTSD and Autism Spectrum Disorder

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KEY POINTS

On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest psychotherapist Steph Jones discuss new research from the University of Queensland revealing that even mild stress can trigger PTSD in people with ASD.

Vulnerability to Trauma

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be more vulnerable to trauma due to biological and social factors.

Shared Symptoms

PTSD and ASD share similarities in how individuals manage emotions, fear, and memory recall.

Hope Through Therapy

Behavioral therapy offers effective treatment for PTSD in both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals.

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