ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2019
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy as a Feasible and Potential Effective Treatment for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and a History of Adverse Events.
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- The impact of intensive trauma-focused treatment on adults with PTSD and ASD traits: a pre-post intervention study.European journal of psychotraumatology · 2026Article
- Home-based eye tracking for early autism screening: a scoping review of approaches, evidence, and implementation challenges.BMC psychiatry · 2026Article
- The Assessment and Treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Autistic People: A Systematic Review.Review journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Review
- Case Report: Integration between eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and cognitive therapy for autism spectrum disorder. Novel intervention protocol based on case formulation and brief review of literature.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Approaches to improving mental healthcare for autistic people: systematic review.BJPsych open · 2024Review
- Trauma and psychosocial adversity in youth with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Review
- Exploration of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in treating posttraumatic stress-disorder in patients with acquired brain injury: a retrospective case series.European journal of psychotraumatology · 2023Article
- Using EMDR with autistic individuals: A Delphi survey with EMDR therapists.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2023Article
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in adolescents with autism; Efficacy on ASD symptoms and stress.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Article
- Clinical stance on response initiation in autistic adults: co-creating an integrative approach based on theory and lived experiences to act from language, via motor movement to wellbeing.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
- Using eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) with autistic individuals: A qualitative interview study with EMDR therapists.Psychology and psychotherapy · 2022Article
- Feasibility and potential effectiveness of an intensive trauma-focused treatment programme for families with PTSD and mild intellectual disability.European journal of psychotraumatology · 2020Article
- Fit-for-purpose Psychological Interventions to Support the Well-Being of Autistic Adults: A Systematic Review.Autism & developmental language impairmentsReview
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4 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
The study investigated whether EMDR is a feasible therapy for adults with ASD and a history of adverse events, and whether it is associated with reductions in symptoms of PTSD, psychological distress and autism. Participants received 6 to 8 weeks treatment as usual (TAU), followed by a maximum of 8 sessions EMDR added to TAU, and a follow-up of 6-8 weeks with TAU only. Results showed a significant reduction of symptoms of post-traumatic stress (IES-R: d = 1.16), psychological distress (BSI: d = 0.93) and autistic features (SRS-A: d = 0.39). Positive results were maintained at follow-up. The results suggest EMDR therapy to be a feasible and potentially effective treatment for individuals with ASD who suffer from the consequences of exposure to distressing events.
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