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Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours among Autistic Adults Presenting to the Psychiatric Emergency Department: An Exploratory Chart Review
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Jachyra, Patrick; Lai, Meng-Chuan; Zaheer, Juveria; Fernandes, Natasha; Dale, Michelle; Sawyer, Amanda; Lunsky, Yona – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Despite increasing attention on suicidality in autistic people, we know little about suicidal presentations when autistic individuals present to hospital emergency departments (ED). We conducted an exploratory retrospective chart review of suicidal thoughts and behaviours (STB) of autistic adults who presented to a psychiatric ED. The analysis…
Descriptors: Suicide, Self Destructive Behavior, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Improving Emergency Department Care for Suicidality in Autism: Perspectives from Autistic Youth, Caregivers, and Clinicians
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Paige E. Cervantes; Lawrence A. Palinkas; Greta R. Conlon; Shira Richards-Rachlin; Katherine A. Sullivan; Argelinda Baroni; Sarah M. Horwitz – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
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. Methods: In this pilot study, we conducted semi-structured…
Descriptors: Suicide, Psychological Patterns, Self Destructive Behavior, Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Role of Decision-Making in Psychological Wellbeing and Risky Behaviours in Autistic Adolescents without ADHD: Longitudinal Evidence from the UK Millennium Cohort Study
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Hosozawa, Mariko; Mandy, William; Cable, Noriko; Flouri, Eirini – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
This study examined the development of decision-making and its association with psychological wellbeing and risky behaviours in adolescents with and without autism. Participants included 270 autistic and 9,713 typically developing adolescents. In both samples, those with a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were excluded.…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Well Being, Psychological Patterns, Self Esteem
Mental Health Clinicians' Screening and Intervention Practices to Reduce Suicide Risk in Autistic Adolescents and Adults
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Jager-Hyman, Shari; Maddox, Brenna B.; Crabbe, Samantha R.; Mandell, David S. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Autistic individuals experience elevated risk for suicide ideation, attempts, and deaths. Little is known about how clinicians assess risk or intervene with suicidal autistic individuals. We surveyed 121 clinicians about use of suicide prevention practices with autistic and non-autistic clients. Clinicians reported greater self-efficacy in…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, At Risk Persons, Suicide
An On-Line Survey of University Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Australia and New Zealand: Characteristics, Support Satisfaction, and Advocacy
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Anderson, Anastasia H.; Carter, Mark; Stephenson, Jennifer – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
An on-line survey of 102 (51 females; undergraduate and graduate) university students with ASD across Australia and New Zealand examined student characteristics and satisfaction with academic and non-academic supports. A broad range of disciplines were studied, and the participants' reported strengths included a passion for learning, strong…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes, College Students, Autism
An Exploratory Analysis of Predictors of Youth Suicide-Related Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Implications for Prevention Science
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McDonnell, Christina G.; DeLucia, Elizabeth A.; Hayden, Elizabeth P.; Anagnostou, Evdokia; Nicolson, Rob; Kelley, Elizabeth; Georgiades, Stelios; Liu, Xudong; Stevenson, Ryan A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Although autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with significant mental health concerns, little is known about suicidality, particularly among youth. To address this critical gap in the literature, the current study examined the predictive validity of (1) demographics, (2) core autism symptoms, (3) cognitive abilities and adaptive behavior,…
Descriptors: Suicide, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Predictive Validity, At Risk Persons
The Missing Link: Delayed Emotional Development Predicts Challenging Behavior in Adults with Intellectual Disability
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Sappok, Tanja; Budczies, Jan; Dziobek, Isabel; Bölte, Sven; Dosen, Anton; Diefenbacher, Albert – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2014
Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) show high rates of challenging behavior (CB). The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the factors underlying CB in an adult, clinical ID sample (n = 203). Low levels of emotional development (ED), as measured by the "Scheme of Appraisal of ED," predicted overall CB, specifically…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Behavior Problems, Adults, Emotional Development
Trial Design Challenges when Combining Medication and Parent Training in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Scahill, Lawrence; Aman, Michael G.; McDougle, Christopher J.; Arnold, L. Eugene; McCracken, James T.; Handen, Benjamin; Johnson, Cynthia; Dziura, James; Butter, Eric; Sukhodolsky, Denis; Swiezy, Naomi; Mulick, James; Stigler, Kimberly; Bearss, Karen; Ritz, Louise; Wagner, Ann; Vitiello, Benedetto – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2009
This paper presents the rationale for a 24-week, randomized trial designed to test whether risperidone plus structured parent training would be superior to risperidone only on measures of noncompliance, irritability and adaptive functioning. In this model, medication reduces tantrums, aggression and self-injury; parent training promotes…
Descriptors: Intervention, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parent Education, Drug Therapy
Self-Injurious Behavior in Rett Syndrome: Interactions between Features of Rett Syndrome and Operant Conditioning.
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Oliver, Chris; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1993
In this case study, interactions were examined between features of Rett syndrome and operant conditioning as determinants of self-injurious behavior (SIB). Analysis suggested different functions for two forms of SIB: automatic reinforcement by sensory stimulation and escape from social interactions. Features of Rett syndrome tended to maximize the…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Patterns, Case Studies, Etiology