ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2025
Improving Emergency Department Care for Suicidality in Autism: Perspectives from Autistic Youth, Caregivers, and Clinicians.
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- Over-Represented and Under-Served: Autistic Children and Young People Seeking Help for Suicidal Crisis in a UK Emergency Department.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- The effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and experiences of interventions to reduce suicidality for autistic people: A scoping review.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Article
- Change in Pediatric Psychiatric Emergency Service Clinicians' Confidence After Training to Improve Care for Autistic Youth At-Risk for Suicide: A Pilot Study.Journal of developmental and physical disabilities · 2026Article
- 'I did not think they could help me': Autistic adults' reasons for not seeking public healthcare when they last experienced suicidality.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2025Article
- Suicide Risk Screening in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder Presenting to the Emergency Department.Joint Commission journal on quality and patient safety · 2025Article
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Abstract
ABSTRACT: Purpose: Emergency department (ED) visits for suicidal ideation and self-harm are more prevalent in autistic than non-autistic youth. However, providers are typically offered insufficient guidance for addressing suicide risk in autistic youth, likely impacting confidence and care.
methodsIn this pilot study, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 17 key members of the autism community (i.e., autistic youth with a history of suicidality, caregivers of autistic youth with a history of suicidality, autism specialist clinicians, ED clinicians) to inform the development of recommendations for modifying ED care for autistic patients, with a focus on suicide risk screening and management.
resultsParticipants reported on challenges they encountered receiving or providing care and/or recommendations for improving care. Participant perspectives were aligned, and four main categories emerged: accounting for autism features, connection and youth engagement in care, caregiver and family involvement, and service system issues.
conclusionAs research continues in the development of autism-specific suicide risk assessment tools and management strategies, it is essential we better equip providers to address suicide risk in autistic patients, particularly in ED settings.
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