Autism and Sexual Trauma

This video contains sensitive material as we are addressing the topic of autism and sexual trauma. Please be mindful when watching this video and take appropriate action to regulate yourself while viewing (deep breaths, stimming, watching with a support person, etc.). Taylor Heaton is not a licensed medical professional nor therapist. Please seek appropriate medical care if you have experienced trauma and/or abuse.

From Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience: "Research indicates that sexual violence affects about 30% of women in the general population and between two to three times as much for autistic women."

This video explores possible reasons autistic people experience abuse and trauma more than the general population. Scroll down for timestamps to jump to a specific section. 👇

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Texas Family Violence Program: 800-799-SAFE (7233)

Dating Abuse. Love is Respect. Phone: 1-866-331-9474, TTY: 1-866-331-8453, or Text LOVEIS TO 22522

Domestic Violence. National Domestic Violence Hotline. Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233), TTY: 1-800-787-3224

Rape and Sexual Abuse. Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)

The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386

UK National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 24/7 service: 0808 2000 247

Australia Support Services: https://www.respect.gov.au/services/

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Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/...

American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/topics/trauma


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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
0:38 How to care for yourself while watching this video
1:18 Stats on trauma within the autism community
2:41 Delayed processing
3:37 Social confusion
3:43 Understanding expectations
4:21 Naivete
5:08 Flirting
5:56 Being around gaslighting
7:53 Sensory overwhelm
9:40 Checking in with your body: guided exercise
11:31 The definition of trauma

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