"They are carrying a lot with them. A friend and I were once talking about neurodiversity and trauma. She signaled that it seems like for whatever reason, autistic people seem to be paired with difficult lives. Our casual observation has actually been explored and confirmed through research."
"A study that examined the prevalence of sexual assault among autistic women through an online questionnaire found that a staggering 90% endorsed an experience of sexual violence."
"Seeking to make sense and peace with the past is a major contributor to autistic individuals coming to my therapy room."
"I have often wondered if there are also differences in how we encounter and process trauma."
The article discusses the higher prevalence of traumatic experiences in autistic individuals compared to neurotypicals, highlighting how sensory and information processing discrepancies contribute to their unique experiences of trauma. It references studies that emphasize the alarming rates of sexual violence against autistic women and the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences. The author, both a therapist and an autistic individual, notes that understanding and processing trauma is crucial for many autistic clients seeking therapy, prompting deeper reflection on how these experiences differ among neurodivergent populations.
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