The objectives of the CBT-AAPT curriculum for MHPs are to:

• improve the understanding of the needs of autistic adults in a holistic fashion;

• develop the competency of assessing the strengths of autistic adults;

• integrate principles of Strengths-Based Model of Neurodiversity (SBMN) to existing CBT treatment philosophy;

• incorporate new approaches of capturing perceived situations and automatic thoughts from autistic adults; and

• adapt existing CBT interventions to meet the needs of autistic adults.

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