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An Exploratory Study on the Suicidal Behaviours of People with Intellectual Disability or Autism: Examining Their Understanding of Suicide and Death, and the Perceptions of Their Direct Support Staff
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Sarrah Thomas Persechino; Diane Morin; Cécile Bardon – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Individuals with intellectual disability or autism exhibit suicidal behaviours at an equal or greater rate than the general population, yet little is known about associated risk factors. This study explores suicidality in these populations, focusing on their understanding of suicide and death and perceptions of their direct support…
Descriptors: Suicide, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Death