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09-12-2019 | S.I. : Suicidality and Self-harm in Autism

An Exploratory Analysis of Predictors of Youth Suicide-Related Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Implications for Prevention Science

Auteurs: Christina G. McDonnell, Elizabeth A. DeLucia, Elizabeth P. Hayden, Evdokia Anagnostou, Rob Nicolson, Elizabeth Kelley, Stelios Georgiades, Xudong Liu, Ryan A. Stevenson

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 10/2020

Abstract

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, (4) comorbid psychopathology, and (5) medical problems, for suicide-related behaviors among autistic youth (N = 481; M_age = 11.56 years). As indices of suicide-related behaviors, parents reported on whether the child had ever (1) talked about killing themselves, and (2) engaged in deliberate self-harm or attempted suicide. These two suicide-related outcomes had distinct clinical correlates, including child age, parental education, restricted and repetitive behaviors, IQ and adaptive behavior, affective and conduct problems, and medical concerns.

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Titel: An Exploratory Analysis of Predictors of Youth Suicide-Related Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Implications for Prevention Science
Auteurs: Christina G. McDonnell
Elizabeth A. DeLucia
Elizabeth P. Hayden
Evdokia Anagnostou
Rob Nicolson
Elizabeth Kelley
Stelios Georgiades
Xudong Liu
Ryan A. Stevenson
Publicatiedatum: 09-12-2019
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 10/2020
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04320-6

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