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    critically evaluate the nature and efficacy of therapeutic interventions for PTSD and ASD and other trauma-induced psychiatric symptoms. This discussion is unique because you will find a primary research article examining the efficacy of a treatment for PTSD/ASD

    Find a peer-reviewed research article that discusses a behavioral OR pharmacological treatment for PTSD/ASD.  HINT:  Common psychotherapy treatments are Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (including Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy), Mindfulness, and EMDR. 

    Then address the following:

    1). What treatment does the article present?  How does it work?

    2). How effective is the treatment in attenuating PTSD/ASD symptoms?

    3). What are some potential problems or shortcomings with the treatment?

    References for this discussion include:

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and PTSD

    Treatment of PTSD

    Intensive Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Chronic PTSD Patients Following Multiple Trauma and Multiple Treatment Attempts

    EMDR Beyond PTSD: A Systematic Literature Review

    Pharmacological Treatment of PTSD: Established and New Approaches

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