Autistic adolescents are more likely than their non-autistic peers to report suicidal thoughts and nonsuicidal self-injury, with these risks not differing by sex. While the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale shows potential for assessing suicide risk in some autistic youth, it may miss cases, as nearly 20% disclosed suicidal thoughts in self-reports but not to a clinician using the scale.
Disclaimer: discusses suicide and self-injury.
Autistic adolescents are more likely than their non-autistic peers to report suicidal thoughts and nonsuicidal self-injury, with these risks not differing by sex. While the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale shows potential for assessing suicide risk in some autistic youth, it may miss cases, as nearly 20% disclosed suicidal thoughts in self-reports but not to a clinician using the scale.
Disclaimer: discusses suicide and self-injury.
