Episode 2: Trauma-informed Supports for Autism with Alexia Stack, M.Ed., BCBA

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

• BACB: 1.5 Learning


• IBAO: 1.5 Learning


• QABA: 1.5 Trauma-Informed Care

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.