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Comparative Study
. 2020 Oct;50(10):3510-3524.
doi: 10.1007/s10803-020-04422-6.

What is the Prevalence of Self-harming and Suicidal Behaviour in Under 18s with ASD, With or Without an Intellectual Disability?

Rosalind Y K Oliphant  1 , Eleanor M Smith  2 , Victoria Grahame  2
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Comparative Study

What is the Prevalence of Self-harming and Suicidal Behaviour in Under 18s with ASD, With or Without an Intellectual Disability?

Rosalind Y K Oliphant et al. J Autism Dev Disord. 2020 Oct.

Abstract

A systematic literature review was undertaken to ascertain the prevalence of self-harm and suicidal behaviour in children and young people under 18 years old with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with or without an intellectual disability. There was variation in the reported prevalence rates but results suggested that rates of both self-harm and suicidal behaviour may be elevated in ASD compared to the general population. This is in keeping with literature relating to autistic adults but in contrast to conclusions of a previous systematic review. This review highlights the need for further research to explore the experience of self-harm and suicidal behaviour in autistic children and young people.

Keywords: Autism spectrum disorder; Children and young people; Intellectual/learning disability; Self harm; Suicidal behaviour; Suicide.

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