Resources
The resources on the website are intended to inform and support autistic individuals, families, friends, professionals, and individuals who want to know more about autism and suicide prevention. The resources should not replace professional support or risk assessment.
Bold text indicates the individual is a member of the research team.
Warning Signs of Suicide for Autistic People
Developed by Lisa Morgan, Brenna Maddox, Sarah Cassidy, Teal Benevides, Mary Donahue, and Mirabel Pelton.
Purpose: Help identify warning signs of suicide in autistic individuals. This resource provides a set of warning signs of suicide in autistic individuals, scenarios depicting the warning signs, and research findings. There is a one-page summary at the end of the resource to provide real-time assistance. There is also a list of autism and suicide preventions resources.
Autism Resource for Warning Signs of Suicide: Considerations for the Autism Community
Developed by Lisa Morgan and Brenna Maddox, in collaboration with the American Association of Suicidology’s Autism and Suicide Committee, and Common Ground.
Purpose: Help identify warning signs of suicide in autistic individuals. This resource intends to inform family, friends, and any professional or healthcare provider who interact with autistic individuals.
Warning Signs of Suicide for Autistic People
Developed by Lisa Morgan, Brenna Maddox, Sarah Cassidy, Teal Benevides, Mary Donahue, and Mirabel Pelton.
Purpose: Help identify warning signs of suicide in autistic individuals. This resource provides a set of warning signs of suicide in autistic individuals, scenarios depicting the warning signs, and research findings. There is a one-page summary at the end of the resource to provide real-time assistance. There is also a list of autism and suicide preventions resources.
Autism Resource for Warning Signs of Suicide: Considerations for the Autism Community
Developed by Lisa Morgan and Brenna Maddox, in collaboration with the American Association of Suicidology’s Autism and Suicide Committee, and Common Ground.
Purpose: Help identify warning signs of suicide in autistic individuals. This resource intends to inform family, friends, and any professional or healthcare provider who interact with autistic individuals.
Crisis Supports for the Autism Community
Developed by Lisa Morgan, in collaboration with the American Association of Suicidology’s Autism and Suicide Committee, and Common Ground.
Purpose: Help crisis center workers identify and support autistic callers and texters who are in crisis. This resource describes communication differences, thought processes, sensory issues, and misunderstandings a crisis center worker may encounter while helping an autistic person in crisis.
Warning Signs of Suicide for Autistic People
Developed by Lisa Morgan, Brenna Maddox, Sarah Cassidy, Teal Benevides, Mary Donahue, and Mirabel Pelton.
Purpose: Help identify warning signs of suicide in autistic individuals. This resource provides a set of warning signs of suicide in autistic individuals, scenarios depicting the warning signs, and research findings. There is a one-page summary at the end of the resource to provide real-time assistance. There is also a list of autism and suicide preventions resources.
Warning Signs of Suicide for Autistic People
Developed by Lisa Morgan, Brenna Maddox, Sarah Cassidy, Teal Benevides, Mary Donahue, and Mirabel Pelton.
Purpose: Help identify warning signs of suicide in autistic individuals. This resource provides a set of warning signs of suicide in autistic individuals, scenarios depicting the warning signs, and research findings. There is a one-page summary at the end of the resource to provide real-time assistance. There is also a list of autism and suicide preventions resources.
If you are thinking about suicide, contact a trusted support or visit Suicide Helpline site to find support services.