A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach to Treat "Autistic Trauma"
How to Heal from the Shame and Rejection of Not Fitting the Norm
- Speaker:
- Tasha Oswald, PhD
- Duration:
- 4 Hours 37 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Oct 03, 2024
- Product Code:
- POS150013
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Have you ever wondered if your client is neurodivergent or autistic? Do you worry if you’re doing effective work with this population? You may have clients who have difficulty reading social cues, fearing they’ll say or do the wrong thing or be called “weird”. They face neurotypical biases and discrimination every day. Constantly feeling the threat of being found out as “different”, they try to mask who they are to avoid humiliation and social rejection. These experiences and their emotional toll are what we call “autistic trauma”. Autistic trauma often goes unrecognized and untreated. In this workshop, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to work more effectively with autistic trauma. You’ll gain confidence in your ability to:
- Identify autistic traits and factors contributing to “autistic trauma”
- Conceptualize trauma through an autism framework
- Implement trauma interventions that are neurodiversity-informed
- Integrate two cutting-edge approaches, IFS and Neurodiversity-Affirming Care, to enhance treatment outcomes
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Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach to Treat "Autistic Trauma" (527 KB) | 11 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Tasha Oswald, PhD Related seminars and products
Tasha Oswald, PhD, (she/her) is a neurodiversity-affirming licensed psychologist and clinical consultant, IFS Level 3 trained and polyvagal-informed. She identifies as a neurodivergent, Caucasian, cisgender female. Dr. Oswald is passionate about addressing the gap in mental health services for autistic adults and youth. For this reason, she founded the adult autism specialty practice, Open Doors Therapy, based in California. She specializes in working with autistic women, autistic working professionals, gifted and neurodivergent individuals, emerging adults on the spectrum, and adults receiving a later life ASD diagnosis. Seeing the transformative power of group therapy for autistic adults, group work is a cornerstone of her practice. Being in the field for nearly 20 years, Dr. Oswald has received extensive training in autism. After completing her PhD in psychology with an autism emphasis, she was awarded an NIH-Funded Autism Research Training Program (ARTP) post-doctoral fellowship. Through this fellowship program, she engaged in interdisciplinary training and research at the world-renowned UC Davis MIND Institute. While at the MIND Institute, she developed and established a therapy group program for young adults on the autism spectrum called the ACCESS Program. She has published autism research in preeminent research journals. Currently, Dr. Oswald is known for her widely read neurodiversity blog and her regular contributions to international media platforms as an authority on autism. A sought-after speaker and advocate, she has delivered presentations at numerous research conferences, autism-focused events, universities, community gatherings, and corporate settings, aiming to increase awareness of mental health issues faced by autistic adults.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Tasha Oswald is the founder and director of Neuro Affirm Institute and Open Doors Therapy. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Tasha Oswald has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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Objectives
- Evaluate autism-specific traits and risk factors for trauma.
- Analyze trauma through an autism framework.
- Evaluate the wider range of causes for trauma in autism.
- Utilize neurodiversity-affirming principles for trauma treatment with autistic clients.
- Modify trauma interventions, including TF-CBT and IFS, for autistic clients.
Outline
Explore Autism-Specific Risk Factors for Trauma and PTSD
- Sensory Sensitivities
- Social and Communication Difficulties
- Rumination and Lack of Cognitive Flexibility
- Rejection Sensitivity
- Autistic Masking and Burnout
- Limitations of the research and potential risks
Identify Common Sources of Trauma for Autistic People
- Social Factors (e.g., Bullying, Social Rejection, Discrimination)
- Sensory Overwhelm
- Difficulties with Transitions and Change
- Negative Experiences with Medical and Mental Health Care
- Emotional, Physical, Sexual Abuse
Adapt Trauma Treatment for Autism
- Evaluate a Wider Range of Causes for Trauma
- Work with Inflexible Cognitive Style and Resistance to Change
- Adapt Pacing and Strategies to Support Different Information Processing Styles
- Use Interventions to Increase Emotion Recognition and Regulation
- Modify TF-CBT and IFS to Treat Trauma in Autism
Target Audience
- Counselors
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Social Workers
- Physicians
- Psychologists
- Addiction Counselors
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