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Project Details

 

Suicidal ideation and behaviour in children with autism spectrum disorders: exploring risk and protective factors using electronic mental health records

Lead Applicant Name :
Johnny Downs
Project Type :
Research
Approval Date :
19-Nov-2015
References :
Holden R, Mueller J, McGowan J, Sanyal J, Kikoler M, Simonoff E, Velupillai S, Downs J. (2020) Investigating Bullying as a predictor of Suicidality in a Clinical Sample of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Research official journal of the International Society for Autism Research. 13, 6, p. 988-997 10 p
Lay Summary :
This study focuses on suicidality & self-harming behaviour in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as well as risk factors and comorbidities of persons with ASD who have attempted suicide. This study will determine how common suicidality or self-harming behaviours are in children with ASD, and also examine the potential risks, such as depression and psychotic symptoms, and protective factors, such as verbal ability.<br/>