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Suicidality among children and youth with and without autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review of existing risk assessment tools

Howe, Stephanie J., Hewitt, Katie, Baraskewich, Jessica, Cassidy, Sarah, McMorris, Carly A.·2020·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Abstract

Individuals with autism are at heightened risk for experiencing suicidality compared to those without autism. Despite this, it is unknown what tools are used to assess suicide risk in research and clinical practice among children and youth with autism. This systematic review examined tools commonly used to measure suicidality in children and youth with and without autism spectrum disorder. Four databases were searched. We identified five tools (C-SSRS, PSS, SITBI, SIQ-JR, BSS) commonly used with youth in the general population; however, we did not identify any tools that were commonly used autistic children and youth. Results highlight the lack of available tools utilized to measure suicidality in autistic children and youth. We propose a framework to facilitate research to fill this gap.

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Authors
Howe, S. J., Hewitt, K., Baraskewich, J., Cassidy, S., & McMorris, C. A.
Affiliations
  • University of Calgary (CA)
  • University of Nottingham (GB)
Corresponding author
McMorris, Carly A.
Venue
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Published
2020-02-25
Volume
50
Issue
10
Pages
3462-3476
ISSN
  • 0162-3257 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-3432
OpenAlex
W3006727483
Cited by
61
References
80
Citations by year
2026: 9 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 11 · 2023: 10 · 2022: 11 · 2021: 10 · 2020: 4
FWCI
0.69
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Economic and Social Research Council (ES/N000501/2, ES/N000501/1)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
Keywords
suicidality, autism spectrum disorder, children and young people, suicide risk screening, measurement instruments
MeSH terms
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Suicide Prevention, Adolescent, Child, Female, Humans, Male, Psychometrics, Suicide, Risk Assessment, Suicidal Ideation

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