Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at increased risk for experiencing one
or more co-occurring psychiatric conditions. When present, these conditions are associated …

As bullying and other adverse experiences are common and associated with deleterious
outcomes in children with ASD, there is a need for additional research on intervention …

The lockdown that was imposed by governments as part of the attempt to contain the COVID-
19 pandemic included extreme measures, such as home confinement and the shutting down …

Research into autism and mental health has traditionally associated poor mental health and
autism as inevitably linked. Other possible explanations for mental health problems among …

Despite a growing acknowledgement of the importance of understanding the impacts of
trauma on therapeutic approaches across human service disciplines, discussions of trauma …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the prevalence of posttraumatic stress
symptoms (PTSS) in adults and children who were exposed to applied behavior analysis …

Background Children with developmental disabilities are at heightened risk for
maltreatment. However, little is known regarding the prevalence of maltreatment among …

Autistic adults are significantly more likely to experience co-occurring mental health
conditions such as depression and anxiety. Although intervention studies are beginning to …

Research to date suggests that individuals with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) may be at
increased risk of developing post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to …

Research findings suggest that behavioral interventions are effective in improving
educational outcomes and fostering skill development in people with autism spectrum …