Journal article
Research Impacting and Involving Autistic Adults Should Be Trauma Informed
Autism in adulthood, Forthcoming
31 Mar 2025
Featured in Collection : UN Sustainable Development Goals @ Drexel
Abstract
The autism research field to date has yet to widely adopt trauma-informed thinking and practices. Since most autistic adults have a history of experiencing trauma, the field must shift to center trauma in the design of research for this population. This article calls for widespread integration of trauma-informed strategies into existing research practices focused on autistic adults. We present a summary of trauma sources across research domains and make recommendations for how to integrate existing research related to trauma experienced by autistic adults and trauma-informed practices in the current research landscape. With trauma-informed modifications to research practices, we suggest that accessibility of participation in research for autistic adults with a history of trauma will be improved and that potential trauma-related harms of research will be reduced. Additionally, considering trauma more widely as a potential modifier of autism domains including social functioning, sensory sensitivity, self-soothing behaviors, cognitive functioning, and autonomic arousal may lead to a more comprehensive understanding of these areas. Taken together, we believe that adopting trauma-informed research approaches will lead to more meaningful, impactful research.
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- Title
- Research Impacting and Involving Autistic Adults Should Be Trauma Informed
- Creators
- Samantha L. Steeman - Stanford UniversityLauren AnconaMorénike Giwa OnaiwuKyle BrophyLydia X.Z. Brown - Georgetown UniversitySara C. Taylor (Corresponding Author) - Cleveland Clinic
- Publication Details
- Autism in adulthood, Forthcoming
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001455078100001
- Other Identifier
- 991022197306204721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Psychology, Developmental
- Rehabilitation