
Trauma-informed Supports for Autism with Alexia Stack, M.Ed., BCBA
About this episode
Ben chats with Alexia Stack, M.Ed, BCBA about all things trauma and autism including a thorough discussion of her 2019 article entitled “Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Experience of Traumatic Events: Review of the Current Literature to Inform Modifications to a Treatment Model for Children with Autism”. They also talk about consent, assent, acceptance and commitment training and so much more!
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
- 1.5 CEUs
- BACB: Learning
- IBAO: ABA Topics
- QABA: Trauma-Informed Care
- CBA: Learning
Contact:
Alexia Stack
https://www.ablockabove.com/our-team
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexia-stack-36b51622/
Show Notes:
- Stack, A., & Lucyshyn, J. (2019). Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Experience of Traumatic Events: Review of the Current Literature to Inform Modifications to a Treatment Model for Children with Autism. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 49(4), 1613–1625. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3854-9
- Chapter in The Handbook of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Law: https://law.stanford.edu/publications/clinicians-as-advocacy-allies-for-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorder
- Kim Bartholomew Attachment Research: http://www.sfu.ca/psychology/people/bartholomew/papers/adultattachment.html
- National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine: https://www.nicabm.com
- Praxis Continuing Education and Training: https://www.praxiscet.com
- Cusp Emergence (Camille Kolu, Ph.D, BCBA-D): https://cuspemergence.com
- Robin Walser, Ph D.: http://www.tlconsultationservices.com/Podcasts-and-Interviews.html
- The Association for Contextual Behavior Science: https://contextualscience.org
Facebook Groups:
- Trauma (ACES) From An Applied Behavior Analysis Perspective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2190700404281176
- Trauma-Informed Schools: https://www.facebook.com/groups/542002662929768
- Listen.Learn.Lead: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dobettermovement
- ACT for ABA Practitioners: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1429925357078709
- Contextual Behavior Science: https://www.facebook.com/groups/139577856152643
Recommended References:
- Brenner, J., Pan, Z., Mazefsky, C., Smith, K. A., & Gabriels, R. (2017). Behavioral symptoms of reported abuse in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder in inpatient settings. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3183-4.
- Ciarrochi J., Hayes, L. & Bailey, A. (2012). Get out of your mind and into your life for teens: A guide to living an extraordinary life.
- Cohen, J. A., Mannarino, A., Kliethermes, M. & Murray, L. K. (2012). Trauma-focused CBT for youth with complex trauma. Child Abuse and Neglect, 36, 528-541.
- Cohen, J. A., Mannarino, A. & Murray, L. K. (2011). Trauma-focused CBT for youth who experience ongoing traumas. Child Abuse and Neglect, 35, 637-646.
- Dixon, M., & Paliliunas., D. AIM: A behavior analytic curriculum for social emotional development in children.
- Felitti, V. J., Anda, R. F., Nordenberg, D., Williamson, D. F., Spitz, A. M., Edwards, V., Koss, M. P., & Marks, J. S. (1998). Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults: The adverse childhood experiences (ACE) study. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 14(4), 245-256.
- Hayes, S. (2005). Get out of your mind and into your life: The new acceptance and commitment therapy.
- Hoover, D. W. (2015). The effects of psychological trauma on children with autism spectrum disorders: A research review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2, 287-299.
- Kerns, C., Newschaffer, C., & Berkowitz, S., & Lee, B. K. (2017). Brief report: Examining the association of autism and adverse childhood experiences in the national survey of children’s health: The important role of income and co-occuring mental health conditions. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47, 2275-2281.
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