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What is often a precursor to the development of personality disorders in autistic individuals?
What is often a precursor to the development of personality disorders in autistic individuals?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of childhood abuse in autistic individuals?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of childhood abuse in autistic individuals?
What is a potential outcome of traumatic events in autistic individuals?
What is a potential outcome of traumatic events in autistic individuals?
Which of the following is a characteristic of schizotypal symptoms in autistic individuals?
Which of the following is a characteristic of schizotypal symptoms in autistic individuals?
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What is a common outcome of emotional abuse in autistic individuals?
What is a common outcome of emotional abuse in autistic individuals?
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Which of the following is a potential risk factor for developing personality disorders in autistic individuals?
Which of the following is a potential risk factor for developing personality disorders in autistic individuals?
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What is a common consequence of childhood trauma in autistic individuals?
What is a common consequence of childhood trauma in autistic individuals?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of trauma in autistic individuals?
Which of the following is a characteristic of trauma in autistic individuals?
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What is a potential outcome of emotional abuse in autistic individuals?
What is a potential outcome of emotional abuse in autistic individuals?
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Which of the following is a potential risk factor for developing schizotypal symptoms in autistic individuals?
Which of the following is a potential risk factor for developing schizotypal symptoms in autistic individuals?
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Study Notes
Biological Factors Contributing to BPD
- Emotional vulnerability, genetic/temperament, and neurological pathways may contribute to the development of BPD
- In-utero experiences can also play a role in shaping an individual's biological makeup
Social Factors Contributing to BPD
- Attachment relationships, regulation, sense of self, and mentalisation and epistemic trust can influence the development of BPD
- Trauma and other adverse childhood experiences can contribute to the development of the disorder
Transactional Bio-Social Theory (DBT)
- Biological dysfunction in a child's self-regulatory pathways can lead to biological emotional vulnerability
- Repeatedly invalidating social environments can exacerbate this vulnerability, leading to pervasive emotion dysregulation
- A vicious cycle develops, where biological and social factors heighten each other
Emotion Processing Difficulties in BPD
- Individuals with BPD may interpret neutral stimuli as negative
- They may react strongly to negative or even neutral facial expressions
- They may easily misinterpret the intentions of others
- They may have difficulty with self-soothing and regulation
- They may struggle with reflecting on emotions, naming emotions (alexithymia), and trusting internal experiences
- They may have a tendency to self-invalidate, be impulsive, and have challenges in mentalization
- They may have impaired problem-solving skills, particularly when hypo/hyper aroused
Invalidating Environment
- Emotional invalidation, particularly of negative emotions, is a common feature of an invalidating environment
- This environment can contribute to emotional dysregulation by failing to teach the child to label and modulate arousal, tolerate distress, or trust their own emotional responses
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Explore the bio-factors and social factors that contribute to emotion dysregulation, including emotional vulnerability, genetic factors, and adverse childhood experiences.
