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04-02-2022 | Original Paper

Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk in Autistic Youth: Findings from a Clinician Survey in a Pediatric Psychiatric Emergency Setting

Auteurs: Paige E. Cervantes, Annie Li, Katherine A. Sullivan, Dana E. M. Seag, Argelinda Baroni, Sarah M. Horwitz

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 5/2023

Abstract

Suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) and emergency department (ED) utilization are prevalent in autistic youth. The current study surveyed clinicians in a pediatric psychiatric ED to examine differences in attitudes on suicide-related care for autistic and non-autistic patient populations. While clinicians rated addressing STB in ASD as important and adaptations to care as necessary, less than half identified ASD as a suicide risk factor and confidence ratings were significantly lower for autistic patients. Previous ASD training predicted confidence and accounted for approximately 25% of the variance in confidence scores. Findings highlight the urgency to develop and disseminate ED clinician training, and address the lack of validated assessment tools, adapted suicide prevention practices, and evidence-based treatments for STB in autistic youth.

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Titel: Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk in Autistic Youth: Findings from a Clinician Survey in a Pediatric Psychiatric Emergency Setting
Auteurs: Paige E. Cervantes
Annie Li
Katherine A. Sullivan
Dana E. M. Seag
Argelinda Baroni
Sarah M. Horwitz
Publicatiedatum: 04-02-2022
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 5/2023
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05448-8

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