Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy Vol. 10, Iss. 3,  (May 2018): 290-299. Background: While autism and trauma were often linked in psychoanalytic theory, very few scientific attempts have been made to explore the associations and comorbidity between the two. Instead, each area has grown separately, yielding large bodies of theoretical and clinical knowledge. . To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.