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Be Safe: Treatment for Sexual Abuse and Assault Social Story, Parts 1-4
Overview
These resources, part of the Be Safe resource collection, are a series of social stories that explain the different types of treatment that are available for individuals with autism who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. Treatment options include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Part 1: Basic Therapy
If bad things have happened to me, I might be asked to talk with a therapist.
Talking about what happened can be really hard.
The therapist will try to help me feel safe and calm.
The therapist might help me practice talking about the bad stuff that happened.
The therapist might help me practice things that are scary.
I will probably see the therapist every week to practice feeling safe and calm.
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Part 2: Cognitive Behavior Therapy
If something bad has happened to me, I might be asked to talk with a therapist.
When I see the therapist, I should try my best to say how I am feeling.
Sometimes the therapist will ask me to talk about what I'm thinking.
The therapist will try to help me think about stuff in a new way.
The therapist might ask me to do things that are a little scary.
To help me do this, the therapist will also teach me ways to feel calm and safe.
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Part 3: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
If something bad has happened to me, I might be asked to talk with a therapist.
Sometimes the therapist might have me watch something go back and forth.
Sometimes the therapist might have me listen to sounds.
While things go back and forth, the therapist will ask me to think about the bad things that happened.
Other times, the therapist will ask me to think about good things.
When I am with the therapist, I should remember that I am in a safe place.
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Part 4: Narrative Therapy (NET)
If bad things have happened to me, I might be asked to talk with a therapist.
Sometimes the therapist will ask me about how I was feeling.
Sometimes the therapist will ask me about what else was happening around me.
The therapist might ask me to practice being calm while talking about the bad things.
The therapist might ask about other stuff in my life.
At the end, the therapist might ask me to make a story about my life.
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Other downloads
| Name | Description | Type | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Basic Therapy | Download file: Part 1 | |
| Part 2 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy | Download file: Part 2 | |
| Part 3 | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) | Download file: Part 3 | |
| Part 4 | Narrative Therapy (NET) | Download file: Part 4 |
This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.