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Hochard, K. D.; Pendrous, R.; Mari, T.; Flynn, S. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Short sleep duration is a known risk factor for suicidality in the general population, yet it is unclear how short sleep interacts with autism traits in predicting suicidality. In this cross-sectional online study, a general population sample (N = 650) completed measures assessing autism traits, suicidal ideation, and sleep duration. Moderated…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Sleep, Predictor Variables
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Hand, Brittany N.; Benevides, Teal W.; Carretta, Henry J. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Suicidality is significantly more common in autistic adults than the general population, yet the factors that increase risk for suicidality among autistic adults remain largely unknown. We identified characteristics associated with suicidal ideation and suicide attempts/self-inflicted injury in a U.S. national sample of Medicare-enrolled autistic…
Descriptors: Suicide, Self Destructive Behavior, Health Services, Federal Programs
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Costa, Andreia P.; Loor, Cathia; Steffgen, Georges – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have an increased risk of suicidality. However, the risk factors remain under-investigated. This study explored factors that increase suicidality risk in ASD. Through an online survey, 150 adults with ASD were compared to 189 control adults. Autistic traits, depressive symptomatology, alexithymia, and…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Suicide