3.1 Prevalence and Characteristics of Mental Health Crisis in Youth With ASD

Individuals with ASD have high rates of dangerous behaviors, including elopement, aggression, and self-injury. These behaviors can result in danger to self and others. Such crises can result in devastating outcomes, such as loss of school placement and significant caregiver strain. Despite this enormous toll, little to nothing is known about mental health crises among youth with ASD. The goal of this study is to fill this gap by examining the prevalence, characteristics, and correlates of mental health crises among youth with ASD.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research