Citation

Hannon G, Taylor EP. Clin. Psychol. Rev. 2013; 33(8): 1197-1204.

Affiliation

School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.cpr.2013.10.003

PMID

24201088

Abstract

Suicide is a major problem in Western society. However we have very little understanding of suicidal behaviour among individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The purpose of this review is to synthesise primary research on suicidal behaviour among adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders in order to estimate prevalence and to identify and critically evaluate risk factors for suicidal behaviour in this population. Four primary research studies were identified for this review following a comprehensive literature search. The available research provides little empirical evidence for the processes underlying suicidal behaviour in adolescents and young adults with autism.

Language: en