Autism & Trauma: Exploring Effects and Strategies

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Thursday December 3

9:00 AM  –  3:30 PM

 

 

VIRTUAL EVENT

 

Trauma has a powerful capacity to shape a person’s physical, emotional, and social health and development. No less profound is the toll that persistent trauma exacts on individual behavior, processing, and community living. Though trauma is pervasive, there are many misconceptions about its identification, presentation, and treatment.

It is critically important that we understand the manifestation and impact of trauma in diverse communities, particularly amongst those with disabilities and neurodiversities. As research begins to address this intersection, we are learning that there are many autistic children and adults who have been exposed to trauma and who experience its impact daily. Autistic processing combined with trauma can have cumulative and complex effects on sensory processing, social development, emotional regulation, executive function, and more. 

The evolving study of the impact of trauma is necessary for the development of awareness, screening, and supports for a growing number who cope with childhood or adult trauma in their lives. 

The Autism Societies of Minnesota and Greater Wisconsin invite autistic individuals, caregivers, mental health professionals, direct service providers, and more to a virtual one-day workshop during which leading professionals in our region will explain the compelling intersection between autism and trauma in children and adults. Learn about the models for understanding traumatic experience, as well as possible interventions, accommodations, and adaptations for individuals with autism.

 

*Content warning: The Autism Societies of Greater Wisconsin and Minnesota and our speakers assert that graphic descriptions or visualizations of traumatic events will not be shared explicitly. However, we recognize that the subject of trauma can be taxing for some. Watch our registration webpage for updates that can help prepare you for the content as well as resources and supports for self-management.

 

The Autism Society is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact Amber Gollata at agollata@autismgreaterwi.org to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

 

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