Autism identification has increased over the past few decades with current estimates indicating 1 in 31 children being diagnosed with this condition in the United States. This population has an increased tendency to experience trauma and post-traumatic disorder compared with the general population. Dealing with trauma and its effects can be multi-faceted and devastating for those who have experienced a traumatic event or circumstance. For those with autism, experiences with trauma may be different and processing and treating trauma may also require an added layer of specialized support. This training will discuss trauma experiences, as well as trauma expressions and responses among individuals with autism. Best practices and implications for practice will be discussed. Participants will learn how trauma may uniquely present and be processed among individuals with autism, including common trauma experiences and evidence-based, autism-informed intervention strategies. This is important because understanding these differences allows social workers to provide more effective, sensitive, and ethical care that reduces re-traumatization and fosters support for individuals with autism. [Elective for Child/Adolescent Mental Health Certificate Program]