Integrating Trauma-Informed Care Into Organizations Serving Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

• By: Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA Jennifer Mucellin, MA, BCBA Jennifer Ruane, MS, BCBA, LPC Melmark
• July 2nd, 2021
• abuse, adverse childhood experiences, autism, mental health, neglect, substance abuse, Summer 2021 Issue, trauma, trauma-informed care
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In recent years, there has been a large focus on understanding how trauma interacts with other factors to create unique vulnerabilities in people. Individuals who have experienced intense or frequent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) exhibit more health and behavioral difficulties throughout...