Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Research on how autistic people experience trauma in a world that isn't built for them is still in it's infancy. Amanda Tami describes the nuances of traumatic experiences for people with autism and much more in her recent webinar presentation. Learn more at autism.org/how-genetics-is-shaping-the-field-of-autism-research
Amanda Tami. LPC, BCBA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Johnson Center for Child Health and Development. She provides behavior analytic services and psychotherapy to neurodivergent individuals and their families. She has experience treating co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Amanda is certified in EMDR therapy and its applications to children. Amanda has provided training and consultation locally, nationally, and internationally to parents and providers on various topics including building emotion regulation, support across the lifespan, sexuality, and trauma-informed ABA. Amanda lives in Austin with her husband and son and loves cats, crosswords, and Below Deck marathons.
Research on how autistic people experience trauma in a world that isn't built for them is still in it's infancy. Amanda Tami describes the nuances of traumatic experiences for people with autism and much more in her recent webinar presentation. Learn more at autism.org/how-genetics-is-shaping-the-field-of-autism-research
Amanda Tami. LPC, BCBA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Johnson Center for Child Health and Development. She provides behavior analytic services and psychotherapy to neurodivergent individuals and their families. She has experience treating co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Amanda is certified in EMDR therapy and its applications to children. Amanda has provided training and consultation locally, nationally, and internationally to parents and providers on various topics including building emotion regulation, support across the lifespan, sexuality, and trauma-informed ABA. Amanda lives in Austin with her husband and son and loves cats, crosswords, and Below Deck marathons.
