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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
Hair Cortisol and Self-Injurious Behavior among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Courtemanche, Andrea B.; Black, William R.; Meyer, Jerrold S. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Elevated salivary cortisol levels have been documented in individuals who engage in self-injurious behavior (SIB), indicating acute physiological stress. Less is known about the chronicity of stress and SIB. We analyzed the relationship between parent ratings of problem behavior and hair cortisol concentrations (an index of chronic adrenocortical…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Self Destructive Behavior, Injuries
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
Risk Behaviours in Transition to Adulthood for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Rydzewska, Ewelina; Pirrie, Anne – Scottish Educational Review, 2015
This article explores risk behaviour in adults with a diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome (AS) or high-functioning autism (HFA) during the transition to adulthood, drawing on interviews with twelve individuals and on two focus groups comprising members of other families affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The authors examine the subtle…
Descriptors: Adults, Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Individuals with Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders
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Mehtar, Mohamad; Mukaddes, Nahit Motavalli – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
Although children and adolescents with developmental disabilities are said to have higher risks of abuse than those without, trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are little examined in those diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Our study aims to assess trauma types, prevalence, risk factors and symptoms; and PTSD in…
Descriptors: Accidents, Emotional Problems, Behavior Problems, Autism
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
Relationships between Psychiatric Conditions and Behavior Problems among Adults with Mental Retardation
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Rojahn, Johannes; Matson, Johnny L.; Naglieri, Jack A.; Mayville, Erik – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2004
Adults with predominantly severe and profound mental retardation (N = 180) who lived in a developmental center were assessed with the Behavior Problems Inventory and the Diagnostic Assessment for the Severely Handicapped-II. Individuals with self-injurious, stereotyped, or aggressive/destructive behavior had generally higher psychopathology scores…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Adults, Severe Mental Retardation, Self Destructive Behavior