ArticleAutism : the international journal of research and practice2023
Using EMDR with autistic individuals: A Delphi survey with EMDR therapists.
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- How is EMDR best conducted and adapted for trauma-focused work within bipolar disorder? A Delphi study.European journal of psychotraumatology · 2026Article
- Novel therapeutics in autism spectrum disorder.Neurotherapeutics : the journal of the American Society for Experimental NeuroTherapeutics · 2026Review
- 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
- Using eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) with autistic individuals: A qualitative interview study with EMDR therapists.Psychology and psychotherapy · 2022Article
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Abstract
lay abstractEye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychological therapy that can help people process memories and distress about past events, so they have less impact on their daily lives. EMDR can be effective for treating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, including nightmares and anxiety. Psychological therapies usually require adaptation so they are more accessible and effective for autistic people, but minimal research has focused on how best EMDR can be adapted. In this online survey study, we asked 103 EMDR therapists about barriers they think autistic people face when trying to have EMDR and what adaptations they use in their everyday practice. Four barriers were highlighted: client-related characteristics, therapist-related characteristics, differences in the therapeutic relationship and broader issues. Therapists identified a range of adaptations that can potentially be useful for autistic people, relating to being flexible, communicating clearly and having an awareness of individual differences. Many therapists emphasised the importance of not making assumptions about a person based on their autism diagnosis. Overall, the study findings suggest adaptations to EMDR are likely to be useful, but how relevant they are depends on each person.
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