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Resources
The resources below were created by the Autism and Suicide Prevention Workgroup.
The mission of the workgroup is to support the Autism community in all issues of suicide.
988 Information for the Autistic Community
The purpose of this resource Purpose: to support autistic people who use the national 988 crisis call, text, or chat line.
Content:
The resource contains:
• information about 988,
•what happens during the call / text / or chat
•reasons for reaching out to 988
•setting realistic expectations
•knowing your goal
•connection?
•distraction?
•information?
Warning Signs of Suicide for Autistic People
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This resource contains a proposed set of warning signs of suicide for autistic people. It was developed by an international team of subject matter experts, including researchers, clinicians, and autistic people with lived experience.
Disclaimer: This resource is to expand the knowledge of supporting autistic people in suicidal crisis, it is not to replace the warning signs of suicide for the general public.
This resource can be used as a guide in supporting autistic adults who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. There are 10 proposed warning signs for autistic adults, scenarios to explain the warning signs, and research findings. There is a one-page pull-out to use in real-time.
Reasons for Living Resource
A resource developed to support autistic adults in writing a list of reasons to live to cope with suicidal ideation and / or a suicidal crisis.
This resource can be used as a guide in writing a list of reasons to live. 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.
Crisis Toolkit
A resource developed to aide crisis center workers in identifying and supporting autistic callers/ texters who are in crisis.
The resource has successfully been used by other professionals as well, such as first responders, mental health providers, and staff working with autistic adults in group homes. The toolkit is helpful for anyone with an autistic person in their life.
988 Resource - link on main page.
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