The phenomenology and clinical correlates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in youth with autism spectrum disorders

Eric A. Storch; Michael L. Sulkowski; Josh Nadeau; Adam B. Lewin; Elysse B. Arnold; P. Jane Mutch; Anna M. Jones; Tanya K. Murphy

doi:10.1007/s10803-013-1795-x

The phenomenology and clinical correlates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in youth with autism spectrum disorders

Eric A. Storch, Michael L. Sulkowski, Josh Nadeau, Adam B. Lewin, Elysse B. Arnold, P. Jane Mutch, Anna M. Jones, Tanya K. Murphy

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Abstract

This study investigated the phenomenology and clinical correlates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in youth with ASD (N = 102; range 7-16 years). The presence of suicidal thoughts and behavior was assessed through the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule-Child and Parent Versions. Children and parents completed measures of anxiety severity, functional impairment, and behavioral and emotional problems. Approximately 11 % of youth displayed suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Children with autism were more likely to have suicidal thoughts and behaviors whereas children with Asperger's disorder were less likely. Suicidal thoughts and behaviors were associated with the presence of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Overall, results suggest that suicidal thoughts and behaviors are common in youth with ASD, and may be related to depression and trauma.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2450-2459
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Volume	43
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1795-x
State	Published - Oct 2013

Keywords

Asperger's disorder
Autism spectrum disorders
Depression
Pervasive developmental disorder
Suicide

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Developmental and Educational Psychology

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