Summary
PROJECT SUMMARY The implications of trauma exposure on children’s development and proximal and future physical and mental health outcomes are well-established. Autistic youth are at an increased risk for trauma compared to non- autistic youth, as recent research has demonstrated high rates of trauma exposure and trauma-related symptoms. Autistic individuals identify addressing trauma, including a need for trauma-focused interventions, as a top research priority, yet clinicians report lack of knowledge and low self-efficacy to treat trauma in autistic youth. Moreover, there are no evidence-base
