A square infographic with the title “Autistic Adults and PTSD.” Inside a mauve rounded rectangle, text reads: “93% reported high levels of mind-based dissociation.” “72% reported having experienced sexual assault, another unwanted sexual experience, or physical assault.” “44% met the criteria for PTSD.” “32% reported high levels of body-based dissociation.” Below the box, small text reads: “Data from: Reuben KE, Stanzione CM, Singleton JL. Interpersonal Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress in Autistic Adults. Autism Adulthood. 2021 Sep 1;3(3):247–256. doi:10.1089/aut.2020.0073. Epub 2021 Sep 2. PMID: 36605371; PMCID: PMC8992908.” In the bottom right corner is a circular logo with the text: “Autistic Realms – Neurodiversity Affirming
Urgent need for trauma-informed care for Autistic adults:
• 72% experienced sexual or physical assault in research
• 44% met criteria for PTSD
• 93% reported high levels of mind-based dissociation
Trauma among autistic adults is widespread & under-recognised.
Read: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36605371/
