Autistic traits in adults who have attempted suicide

ConclusionsThe findings suggest that high levels of autistic traits may frequently be present in adults who have attempted suicide, and that AQ scores are higher in those with a history of more than one suicide attempt. It may be possible to better identify suicide risk by screening autistic adults with mental health conditions  for suicidal thoughts and behaviours, and by screening people with suicidal thoughts and/or behaviours for autism.
Source: Molecular Autism - Category: Molecular Biology Source Type: research