Treating trauma with EMDR in adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) – A literature review
Clinicians often overlook trauma symptoms in people with mental illness like autism spectrum disorder, due to diagnostic overshadowing.
Article Abstract
“Little is known about trauma or treatment of trauma with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), in adults with ASD. Neither is it clear on how ASD influences the expression of posttraumatic stress.”
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Article Access
Open Access
Sizzo, B., & Lobregt, E. (2016). Treating trauma with EMDR in adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) – A literature review. European Psychiatry, 33(S1), S561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.2081
Date
March 23, 2020
Creator(s)
B. Sizoo, E. Lobregt
Topics
ADHD/Autism/Neurodiversity, PTSD
Extent
1 page
Rights
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2016
APA Citation
Sizzo, B., & Lobregt, E. (2016). Treating trauma with EMDR in adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) – A literature review. European Psychiatry, 33(S1), S561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.2081
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Article, Meta-analyses/Systematic Reviews
Access Type
External Resource, Open Access