Autistic kids are at higher risk of suicide. Why don't their parents and doctors know?
- Posted on November 20, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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Autistic kids are at higher risk of suicide. Why don't their parents and doctors know?
Autistic kids are far more likely to think about and die from suicide than their neurotypical peers. Autism researchers and advocates are working towards developing better screening tools, safety plans, therapies and prevention strategies that take neurodiversity into account.
