Suicide and autism: A lifespan perspective
End of life and people with intellectual and developmental disability: Contemporary issues, challenges, experiences and practice
; : 59-94, 2022.
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| APA PsycInfo | ID: covidwho-2262577
ABSTRACT
People who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are at increased risk of suicidal behaviour compared to the general population;recent population-based studies demonstrate a three- to sevenfold increased risk of premature death by suicide. This chapter provides an overview of (a) the current literature regarding risk and prevalence of suicide behaviour in autism;(b) the role of intellectual disability/intellectual developmental disorder in suicide in autism;(c) correlates, risk and protective factors;(d) dimensional constructs of suicide, including autistic traits;(e) current approaches to suicide assessment, including potential modifications;and (f) suicide prevention and service access. We consider these topics by drawing on state-of-the-art research, the perspective of lived experience, and consideration of the potential impacts of major events such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
autism spectrum disorder; death; developmental disabilities; intellectual developmental disorder; intellectual disability; suicide; suicide prevention, *Autism Spectrum Disorders, *Epidemiology, *Risk Factors, *Suicide, *Suicide Prevention, Life Span, Pandemics, covid-19, Neurodevelopmental & Autism Spectrum Disorders [3250], Human
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End of life and people with intellectual and developmental disability: Contemporary issues, challenges, experiences and practice
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2022
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