![]() One hundred sixty-four autistic adults (65 male, 99 female) and 169 general population adults (54 males, 115 females) completed the survey online. ![]() The survey measured suicidality (SBQ-R), non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI-AT), mental health problems, unmet support needs, employment, satisfaction with living arrangements, self-reported autistic traits (AQ), delay in ASC diagnosis, and ‘camouflaging’ ASC. Through consultation with a steering group of autistic adults, a survey was developed aiming to identify unique risk markers for suicidality in this group. ![]() However, it is unknown whether there are risk markers unique to ASC that require new tailored suicide prevention strategies. Many common experiences of autistic adults, such as depression or unemployment, overlap with known risk markers for suicide in the general population. Research has shown high rates of suicidality in autism spectrum conditions (ASC), but there is lack of research into why this is the case. ![]()
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