Suicidal behaviour in adolescents and young adults with ASD: Findings from a systematic review

Suicide is a major problem in Western society. However we have very little understanding of suicidal behaviour among individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The purpose of this review is to synthesise primary research on suicidal behaviour among adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum...

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Published in:Clinical psychology review 2013-12, Vol.33 (8), p.1197-1204
Main Authors: Hannon, Geraldine, Taylor, Emily P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescents
Asperger
Autism spectrum disorder
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive - psychology
Humans
Mental health
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Suicidal behaviour
Suicidal Ideation
Suicide - psychology
Suicide - statistics & numerical data
Suicide, Attempted - psychology
Suicide, Attempted - statistics & numerical data
Young Adult
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Summary:Suicide is a major problem in Western society. However we have very little understanding of suicidal behaviour among individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The purpose of this review is to synthesise primary research on suicidal behaviour among adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders in order to estimate prevalence and to identify and critically evaluate risk factors for suicidal behaviour in this population. Four primary research studies were identified for this review following a comprehensive literature search. The available research provides little empirical evidence for the processes underlying suicidal behaviour in adolescents and young adults with autism. •We reviewed primary research on suicidal behaviour among young people,
ISSN:0272-7358
1873-7811
DOI:10.1016/j.cpr.2013.10.003