{"id":2300,"date":"2023-04-18T10:56:16","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T14:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aaset-sp\/?page_id=2300"},"modified":"2026-05-11T13:01:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T17:01:18","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aaset-sp\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bold text\u00a0<\/strong>indicates the individual is a member of the research team.<\/p>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group yourcustomclass oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-0\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"true\" \n                href=\"#details-0-0\">\n                Resources for Autistic Individuals            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismcrisissupport.com\/_files\/ugd\/e747a4_ebe62eeb3f124681abda180bbda0cf82.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/suicidology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Warning-Signs-Resource-Sept-2021-1.pdf\">Warning Signs of Suicide for Autistic People<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Developed by<strong> Lisa Morgan, Brenna Maddox<\/strong>, Sarah Cassidy,<strong>\u00a0Teal Benevides<\/strong>, Mary Donahue, and Mirabel Pelton.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismcrisissupport.com\/_files\/ugd\/e747a4_aee42329db514a5784a8261baac28bee.pdf\">Reasons for Living<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Developed by the Autism and Suicide Prevention Workgroup (including <strong>Lisa Morgan<\/strong>, <strong>Brenna Maddox<\/strong>, <strong>Teal Benevides<\/strong>, and <strong>Shari Jager-Hyman<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>Purpose: Support autistic adults in writing a list of reasons to live to cope with suicidal ideation and \/ or a suicidal crisis. The list can be written by an autistic adult with or without support. The resource explains how to use the list, how it can be supportive to have a list of reasons to live, and suggestions on when to use it.<\/p>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismcrisissupport.com\/_files\/ugd\/e747a4_7fbfdaa3812449138e5ab5623bdc9dd0.pdf\">988 Information for the Autistic Community<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Developed by<strong> Lisa Morgan<\/strong>, <strong>Brenna Maddox<\/strong>, and Anne Kirby.<\/p>\n<p>Purpose: Support autistic people who use the national 988 crisis call, text, or chat line.<\/p>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismcrisissupport.com\/_files\/ugd\/e747a4_b4cbf17f60c14f2d89efb16a8d0a0205.pdf\">Warm Lines Resource<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Developed by Anne Kirby and the Autism and Suicide Prevention Workgroup.<\/p>\n<p>Purpose: Support people who are not in active crisis, yet still need support. Warm lines have peer mentors who have lived experience with challenges themselves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-1\">\n                Resources for Family and Friends            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismcrisissupport.com\/_files\/ugd\/e747a4_f3237123b8354e6bb18962d664a4e89e.pdf\">Contacting 988 &#8211; A guide for caregivers of autistic youth<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Developed by the Autism and Suicide Prevention Workgroup (Authors: Emily Moubray, John Ackerman, Mette Elmose Anderson, Wendy Martinez Farmer)<\/p>\n<p>Purpose: This resource aims to help parents and caregivers of autistic youth understand what to expect, and ideas for how to best utilize 988.<\/p>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismcrisissupport.com\/_files\/ugd\/3218de_2665d8802fb2483b8a1c6494705713dc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/suicidology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Autism-Warning-Signs-3.pdf\">Autism Resource for Warning Signs of Suicide: Considerations for the Autism Community<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Developed by<strong> Lisa Morgan and Brenna Maddox<\/strong>, in collaboration with the American Association of Suicidology\u2019s Autism and Suicide Committee, and Common Ground.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismcrisissupport.com\/_files\/ugd\/e747a4_ebe62eeb3f124681abda180bbda0cf82.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/suicidology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Warning-Signs-Resource-Sept-2021-1.pdf\">Warning Signs of Suicide for Autistic People<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Developed by<strong> Lisa Morgan, Brenna Maddox<\/strong>, Sarah Cassidy,<strong>\u00a0Teal Benevides<\/strong>, Mary Donahue, and Mirabel Pelton.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismcrisissupport.com\/_files\/ugd\/e747a4_aee42329db514a5784a8261baac28bee.pdf\">Reasons for Living<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Developed by the Autism and Suicide Prevention Workgroup (including <strong>Lisa Morgan<\/strong>, <strong>Brenna Maddox<\/strong>, <strong>Teal Benevides<\/strong>, and <strong>Shari Jager-Hyman<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>Purpose: Support autistic adults in writing a list of reasons to live to cope with suicidal ideation and \/ or a suicidal crisis. The list can be written by an autistic adult with or without support. The resource explains how to use the list, how it can be supportive to have a list of reasons to live, and suggestions on when to use it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-2\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-2\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-2\">\n                Resources for Professionals            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismcrisissupport.com\/_files\/ugd\/3218de_2665d8802fb2483b8a1c6494705713dc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/suicidology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Autism-Warning-Signs-3.pdf\">Autism Resource for Warning Signs of Suicide: Considerations for the Autism Community<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Developed by <strong>Lisa Morgan and Brenna Maddox<\/strong>, in collaboration with the American Association of Suicidology\u2019s Autism and Suicide Committee, and Common Ground.<\/p>\n<p>Purpose:\u00a0Help 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.<\/p>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismcrisissupport.com\/_files\/ugd\/e747a4_61056b2d41cc4ea5b9f053c21ce0fbce.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crisis Supports for the Autism Community<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Developed by <strong>Lisa Morgan<\/strong>, in collaboration with the American Association of Suicidology\u2019s Autism and Suicide Committee, and Common Ground.<\/p>\n<p>Purpose:\u00a0Help 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.<\/p>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismcrisissupport.com\/_files\/ugd\/e747a4_ebe62eeb3f124681abda180bbda0cf82.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/suicidology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Warning-Signs-Resource-Sept-2021-1.pdf\">Warning Signs of Suicide for Autistic People<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Developed by <strong>Lisa Morgan, Brenna Maddox<\/strong>, Sarah Cassidy,<strong>\u00a0Teal Benevides<\/strong>, Mary Donahue, and Mirabel Pelton.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismcrisissupport.com\/_files\/ugd\/e747a4_118c890dd5764d0dadbc9a4409683339.pdf\">Supporting Autistic LGBTQ+ Individuals in Crisis: A Resource for Providers<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Developed by Rae W. Hartman Haight, Jordan T. H. Hartman Haight, Luisa Slater, <strong>Lisa Morgan<\/strong>, and <strong>Brenna B. Maddox<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Purpose: This resource for providers suggests steps on how to best support an autistic LGBTQ+ individual with active or passive suicidal ideation. It also includes common terms, myths, and experiences relevant to suicidality in autistic LGBTQ+ individuals.<\/p>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismcrisissupport.com\/_files\/ugd\/e747a4_aee42329db514a5784a8261baac28bee.pdf\">Reasons for Living<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Developed by the Autism and Suicide Prevention Workgroup (including <strong>Lisa Morgan<\/strong>, <strong>Brenna Maddox<\/strong>, <strong>Teal Benevides<\/strong>, and <strong>Shari Jager-Hyman<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>Purpose: Support autistic adults in writing a list of reasons to live to cope with suicidal ideation and \/ or a suicidal crisis. The list can be written by an autistic adult with or without support. The resource explains how to use the list, how it can be supportive to have a list of reasons to live, and suggestions on when to use it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-3\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-3\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-3\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-3\">\n                Resources for Others            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismcrisissupport.com\/_files\/ugd\/e747a4_ebe62eeb3f124681abda180bbda0cf82.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/suicidology.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Warning-Signs-Resource-Sept-2021-1.pdf\">Warning Signs of Suicide for Autistic People<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>Developed by<strong> Lisa Morgan, Brenna Maddox<\/strong>, Sarah Cassidy,<strong>\u00a0Teal Benevides<\/strong>, Mary Donahue, and Mirabel Pelton.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>If you are thinking about suicide, contact a trusted support or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/findahelpline.com\/i\/iasp\">Suicide Helpline<\/a> site to find support services.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u00a0indicates the individual is a member of the research team. 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