Hi everyone,
My name is Ellie and I’m currently completing my postgraduate dissertation which explores the onset of PTSD symptoms, for autistic victims of Interpersonal violence, and their experiences of therapy, to understand how to better adapt support.
For the 1-to-1 interviews, I would like to recruit participants who:
Are aged 18 and over
Have traits of Autism
Have previously experienced Interpersonal Violence (eg. Physical, Emotional or Sexual abuse)
Previously have experienced symptoms of PTSD and received related therapeutic support
During the interview, participants will be asked questions related to the onset and nature of their PTSD symptoms, their Autism traits, and their experiences of therapeutic support. The research aims to explore how their autism traits may have affected their perception of their experiences.
The interview will be online, having your camera on is optional, and these will be recorded, before being transcribed anonymously, and will be deleted following the analysis.
If you are interested in becoming involved or have any questions relating to the research, please send me an email at e.turner8@newcastle.ac.uk
Thank you for your time!