Open AccessSuicidal Behaviour and Self-harm in Adults with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Author(s) -
E Eruslu
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.53902/jpssr.2021.01.000503
Subject(s) - suicidal ideation , autism , psychology , suicidal behavior , asperger syndrome , clinical psychology , psychiatry , harm , poison control , suicide prevention , developmental psychology , medicine , medical emergency , social psychology
Some adults with Asperger syndrome are at increased risk of suicidal ideation/behaviour and require a high level social support. Psychological and physical abuse in early childhood might increase suicidal risk at later age. Intact executive functioning might facilitate suicidal behaviour.