Citation

Rybczynski S. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2024; 71(2): 343-351.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.pcl.2023.12.006

PMID

38423725

Abstract

Autistic children and youth are at risk for premature mortality. Two preventable causes of that increased risk are elopement and suicide. Pediatricians should educate themselves and caregivers about strategies that could prevent tragic situations involving autistic youth.

Language: en

Keywords

Autism; Autism spectrum disorder; Elopement; Suicidal thoughts and behaviors; Suicide; Wandering