DBT PE providers are trained to work with clients with PTSD who have complex clinical presentations, and successful treatment relies heavily on solid case formulation skills. But what about when the client is autistic? Mental health providers often lack training in autism and are unsure if or how to modify evidence-based treatments effectively for autistic individuals. In addition, many clinicians are not well-trained in neurodiversity-affirming approaches to treatment and case formulation. Of particular relevance to DBT PE, it is important for clinicians to consider how being neurodiverse in a neurotypical world can result in repeated experiences of traumatic invalidation. In this webinar, Dr. Ritschel provides a broad overview of autism, including the strengths and challenges associated with being autistic in the modern world. Next, she discusses ways in which treatment can be adapted to be more effective and affirming for autistic individuals based on their learning styles, sensory sensitivities, and areas of interest. She reviews the existing literature on recommended guidelines for treating trauma and using exposure-based techniques with autistic clients. Lastly, she discusses how to apply these principles when using DBT PE with autistic clients.