Supporting autistic children and young people through crisis – an Autistica evidence resource on suicide for crisis workers.

Hughes, C., Davies, B., Cassidy, S., Rodgers, J., Kyriakopoulos, M., & Spain, D. (2020). Supporting autistic children and young people through crisis – an Autistica evidence resource on suicide for crisis workers [Preprint]. F1000 Research Ltd. https://doi.org/10.21955/amrcopenres.1114928.1

Publication date: 1 Jan 2020 Added to AutiHub: 6 Jul 2026 Type: Preprint Article language: English

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Abstract

The resource aims to help those working in mental health and crisis services, to support young autistic people experiencing a mental health crisis. It explains the context of mental health challenges and suicidality in relation to autism. It highlights barriers to accessing services for autistic people and suggests adaptations that should be made to make services more accessible and inclusive.

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