Journal

Autism in Adulthood

Journal URL:

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/aua

ISSN:

2573-959X

Journal article

Community priorities for preventing suicide in autistic people

11 Feb 2026

Rachel Moseley,

Tanya Procyshyn,

Tanatswa Chikaura

Sarah Marsden, Tracey Parsons, Sarah Cassidy, Carrie Allison, Mirabel Pelton, Elizabeth Weir, David Crichton, David Mosse, Jacqui Rodgers, Ian Hall, Lewis Owens, Jon Cheyette, Holly Hodges, Darren Hedley, Simon Baron-Cohen

Autism in Adulthood

This article describes the findings from online surveys of autistic people and supporters examining ideas for policies and interventions to prevent suicide in autistic people. Findings highlight the need for upskilling and resourcing healthcare services to deliver autism-specific support at times of crisis and beyond.