"If we do not look for it, we do not see it": Clinicians' experiences and understanding of identifying post-traumatic stress disorder in adults with autism and intellectual disability.

Arvid Nikolai Kildahl Sissel Berge HelverschouTrine Lise BakkenHanne Weie Oddli

Published in: Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID (2020)

Trauma may have severe impact in individuals with ASD and ID. Multidimensional, individualized assessment strategies seem necessary to recognize PTSD or trauma-related symptoms in this population.

Keyphrases

intellectual disability
autism spectrum disorder
trauma patients
social support
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
palliative care
mental health
early onset
posttraumatic stress disorder