Improving Emergency Department Care for Suicidality in Autism: Perspectives from Autistic Youth, Caregivers, and Clinicians / Lawrence A. PALINKAS ; Greta R. CONLON ; Shira RICHARDS-RACHLIN ; Katherine A. SULLIVAN ; Argelinda BARONI ; Sarah M. HORWITZ in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-8 (August 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-8 (August 2025) . - p.2820-2833 Titre : Improving Emergency Department Care for Suicidality in Autism: Perspectives from Autistic Youth, Caregivers, and Clinicians Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lawrence A. PALINKAS, Auteur ; Greta R. CONLON, Auteur ; Shira RICHARDS-RACHLIN, Auteur ; Katherine A. SULLIVAN, Auteur ; Argelinda BARONI, Auteur ; Sarah M. HORWITZ, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2820-2833 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose: Emergency department (ED) visits for suicidal ideation and self-harm are more prevalent in autistic than non-autistic youth. However, providers are typically offered insufficient guidance for addressing suicide risk in autistic youth, likely impacting confidence and care. Methods: In this pilot study, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 17 key members of the autism community (i.e., autistic youth with a history of suicidality, caregivers of autistic youth with a history of suicidality, autism specialist clinicians, ED clinicians) to inform the development of recommendations for modifying ED care for autistic patients, with a focus on suicide risk screening and management. Results: Participants reported on challenges they encountered receiving or providing care and/or recommendations for improving care. Participant perspectives were aligned, and four main categories emerged: accounting for autism features, connection and youth engagement in care, caregiver and family involvement, and service system issues. Conclusion: As research continues in the development of autism-specific suicide risk assessment tools and management strategies, it is essential we better equip providers to address suicide risk in autistic patients, particularly in ED settings. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06364-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=565 [article] Improving Emergency Department Care for Suicidality in Autism: Perspectives from Autistic Youth, Caregivers, and Clinicians [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lawrence A. PALINKAS, Auteur ; Greta R. CONLON, Auteur ; Shira RICHARDS-RACHLIN, Auteur ; Katherine A. SULLIVAN, Auteur ; Argelinda BARONI, Auteur ; Sarah M. HORWITZ, Auteur . - p.2820-2833. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-8 (August 2025) . - p.2820-2833 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose: Emergency department (ED) visits for suicidal ideation and self-harm are more prevalent in autistic than non-autistic youth. However, providers are typically offered insufficient guidance for addressing suicide risk in autistic youth, likely impacting confidence and care. Methods: In this pilot study, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 17 key members of the autism community (i.e., autistic youth with a history of suicidality, caregivers of autistic youth with a history of suicidality, autism specialist clinicians, ED clinicians) to inform the development of recommendations for modifying ED care for autistic patients, with a focus on suicide risk screening and management. Results: Participants reported on challenges they encountered receiving or providing care and/or recommendations for improving care. Participant perspectives were aligned, and four main categories emerged: accounting for autism features, connection and youth engagement in care, caregiver and family involvement, and service system issues. Conclusion: As research continues in the development of autism-specific suicide risk assessment tools and management strategies, it is essential we better equip providers to address suicide risk in autistic patients, particularly in ED settings. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06364-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=565

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