October 19, 2021Open Access

Risk of Self-harm in Children and Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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This study found that ASD was associated with a substantial increase in odds of self-injurious behavior and suicidality in children and adults. Further research is needed to examine the role of primary care screenings, increased access to preventive mental health services, and lethal means counseling in reducing self-harm in this population.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d80ae505ee2ba81dbeed65 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.30272

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