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Treatment for autism and PTSD
Treatment for PTSD involves talk therapy, particularly trauma-focused types of therapy, such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.

Doctors may also prescribe medications to alleviate specific symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

For autism, any needed interventions focus on alleviating symptoms that interfere with quality of life. It involves different types of support depending on the person but could includeTrusted Source:

speech and language therapy
sensory integration therapy
physical therapy
social skills training
In cases of co-occurring autism and PTSD, therapists may need to adapt their approach to accommodate the individual’s specific needs. For example, autistic people in talk therapy may need:

a greater number of sessions to establish trust
a longer or shorter duration to each session
regular breaks
There is currently a lack of researchTrusted Source on whether existing PTSD treatments work just as effectively for autistic people. People may need to try different approaches to find what works for them.

When to seek help
Anyone who believes they could have PTSD or that they are autistic can speak with a doctor or mental health professional for advice and support. The healthcare professional can explain the next steps and may provide a referral to a specialist.