The overall tone reveals strong agreement with the article’s research, exemplified by posts citing studies indicating high PTSD prevalence among autistic adults and highlighting social stressors as key factors. Posts also exhibit high interest, with users reflecting on their own experiences or raising questions about trauma and diagnosis, demonstrating meaningful engagement and potential impact on awareness and future research directions.
AgreementStrong agreement
Most discussions reflect strong support and acknowledgment of the article’s findings, emphasizing the connection between autism and PTSD.
InterestHigh interest
The discussions demonstrate high curiosity, with many posts highlighting the importance of the research and sharing personal reflections.
EngagementHigh engagement
Numerous posters reference specific studies, share statistics such as the 32% PTSD rate in autistic adults, and explore nuanced topics like social stressors, showing deep engagement.
ImpactHigh impact
The widespread sharing of research results and calls for further investigation suggest that these discussions have a significant influence on how the community perceives the relationship between autism and trauma.
Abstract in brief
People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are more likely to experience traumatic events, especially social victimization, and show a higher rate of PTSD (32%) compared to typical adults (4%).
Individuals with ASD, particularly females, report more PTSD symptoms such as re-experiencing and physiological arousal, and tend to experience more negative social events as their most distressing trauma.
Those with ASD who also show signs of PTSD tend to have poorer social skills, highlighting a link between trauma, PTSD symptoms, and social challenges in this group.
CPTSD or Autism? Both? CPTSD from extensive early childhood trauma can lead to similarities to autism.
Really informative video
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Rachel O'Connor
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Brilliant study in @journalautism showing autistic adults (especially women) at higher risk for trauma and probable PTSD. Exposure to negative social events throughout life (e.g. bullying, social exclusion) was related to PTS symptoms in autistic adults. https://t.co/mn3tp14aF8
Really interesting new research on autism/PTSD link. Hoping more work comes out with the scope to protect autistic people and reduce risks https://t.co/Fgz3yNaCf5
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
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‘children who experience trauma in childhood often have similar brain differences and challenges we see in autism.’
‘if you think you have cptsd and autistic traits, you probably have both.’
interesting exploration.
https://t.co/twSRpamWS8
Feb 15, 2024 · 8 likes · 1 share · 9,591 followersView post →
This video explains the similarities and differences between autism and trauma-related disorders like CPTSD and PTSD, highlighting the complex relationship and emerging research on co-occurrence, especially in social…
In this video from The CTAD Clinic, Dr. Mike Lloyd speaks with Katherine Reuben, a Graduate Research Assistant from Georgia State University. They discuss her research on the links between autism, trauma, and…
I am beginning to wonder about his psychological illness. Such flat affect! Depression, schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder, or maybe the conversion therapy?
Something to consider if you're an internet-or not, self-diagnosed Autistic.
Once you educate yourself about the brain,you'll understand how vital it is to NOT do so◇ https://t.co/AWRHYLD1lU
Got my official diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It’s what I expected, but it was also jarring. Reading the report felt very othering. #ActuallyAutistic
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
RT @draevans: Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autist…
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@draevans · X
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
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Timeless Tipper
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Me Too Movement also applies to men
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Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
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Jenifer Skye
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RT @Ryan_Daigler: CPTSD or Autism? Both? CPTSD from extensive early childhood trauma can lead to similarities to autism.
Really informativ…
CPTSD or Autism? Both? CPTSD from extensive early childhood trauma can lead to similarities to autism.
Really informative video
Mar 2, 2024 · 70 likes · 9 shares · 39,515 followersView post →
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Kya Online
@VexedVortices · X
I have not watched this video, but I just wanna say I genuinely do not understand how anything other than *wanting* one label or the other can cause this conflation. Like it feel like you gotta be really trying to see your symptoms a certain way
https://t.co/yg4C4svszh
‘children who experience trauma in childhood often have similar brain differences and challenges we see in autism.’
‘if you think you have cptsd and autistic traits, you probably have both.’
interesting exploration.
https://t.co/twSRpamWS8
Feb 15, 2024 · 8 likes · 1 share · 9,591 followersView post →
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KINDA VIOLENT
@KINDAVIOLENT1 · X
do i have autism or trauma? (autism & cptsd/ptsd) https://t.co/67WYAopObc via @YouTube
RT @draevans: Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autist…
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@draevans · X
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
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This video was really interesting. Apparently ppl with trauma (dx etc) have the same types of brain wiring as Autistic ppl. The main difference seems to be Autism is from birth & CPTSD/“PD”/ etc from trauma on early development of brain. Poss to have both. https://t.co/6NIUboHwR9
Feb 4, 2024 · 3 likes · 3,647 followersView post →
RT @draevans: Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autist…
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Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
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Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
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RT @draevans: Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autist…
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RT @draevans: Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autist…
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@draevans · X
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
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@draevans · X
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
RT @draevans: Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autist…
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RT @draevans: Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autist…
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RT @draevans: Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autist…
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@Muze044 · X
RT @draevans: Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autist…
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@draevans · X
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
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RT @draevans: Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autist…
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
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tess | thrownspear
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@nyanilla_ https://t.co/8pxvtkl6N7 one study does not a perfect connection make, but y'know!
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
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RT @draevans: Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autist…
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
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RT @draevans: Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autist…
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@draevans · X
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
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Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
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Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqMkl autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
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@draevans · X
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqMkl autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
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@draevans · X
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)" #autism
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)"
#AskingAutistics
Does anyone know of research into the incidence of PTSD in the autistic community?
I know of the below. Some more would be welcome.
https://t.co/KDLi2EGpon
https://t.co/OJ6t5XYjF2
https://t.co/EU2IOEdv1c
@shaam_alabed There are these papers:
https://t.co/KDLi2EGpon
https://t.co/OJ6t5XYjF2
This article:
https://t.co/EU2IOEdv1c
I’ll ask the autistic community for further references.
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haHPml autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)"
"Results indicate increased vulnerability of individuals with #Autism Spectrum Disorder to trauma and #PTSD, especially due to social stressors."
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: An unexplored co-occurrence of conditions
#Neurodiversity #MentalHealth https://t.co/Xg7zsNcUQc
Brilliant study in @journalautism showing autistic adults (especially women) at higher risk for trauma and probable PTSD. Exposure to negative social events throughout life (e.g. bullying, social exclusion) was related to PTS symptoms in autistic adults. https://t.co/mn3tp14aF8
Really interesting new research on autism/PTSD link. Hoping more work comes out with the scope to protect autistic people and reduce risks https://t.co/Fgz3yNaCf5
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)"
Rate of probable PTSD in N=25 autistic adults (age 18-35) is 32%, vs 4% in N=25 typical adults https://t.co/pyR1haqeuN autistics "were more exposed to negative social events (e.g. bullying, ostracism)"
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: An Unexplored Co-Occurrence of Conditions https://t.co/wh8lFxyjhs See also: https://t.co/gjLyTa8a2z
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: An unexplored co-occurrence of conditions https://t.co/ZlQR2sv6z4 #SAGEPublications #Autism
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