Autism: Trauma and Neurodivergence Aspects to Consider in Personal Injury Claims

By Dr. Yvonne Waft, Clinical Psychologist

Posted 03 April 2023

7 Minute Read

Young girl playing while adults work nearby, symbolising awareness of autism, trauma, and neurodivergence in personal injury assessments.

Tags:

  • Psychological Trauma
  • Neurology Expert Witness
  • Neuromonitoring
  • Psychological Injury
  • Autism
  • Neurodivergence

Expert Disciplines:

  • Psychology

About The Author

Dr. Yvonne Waft

Dr. Yvonne Waft

Clinical Psychologist

HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director of Catalyst Clinical Psychology Limited. Specialising in trauma therapy, supervision, and training with expertise in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), where she is an Accredited Consultant. She offers medico-legal assessments online and face-to-face in Yorkshire.

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