title: [Suicidal behaviors in adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) without intellectual disability].
abstract: The Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are characterized by an atypical sociability, alterations in communication, restricted interests and stereotypies, with adding affective and adaptative disabilities. The suicidal behaviors are frequently observed in the adolescents and adults with an ASD without intellectual deficience. However, the clinical research on the topic is limited and the diagnosis not assessed in the emergency units. Among the individual risk factors of the suicidal behavior in ASD patients, mood and anxiety disorders are found as well as a familial affective disorder history. The intimidation and the lack of socio-professional integration were also reported as environnemental risk factors. Laters tudies taking into account the cognitive characteristics would permit to investigate the suicidal phenomenology in ASD patients.
authors.affiliation: Programme des Troubles du Spectre de l'Autisme et Clinique des Troubles de l'Humeur, Hôpital Rivière des Prairies, Montréal, département universitaire de psychiatrie, Université de Montréal. pascale.abadie.hrdp@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
authors.forename: Pascale
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Abadie
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001519:Behavior; D002648:Child; D002659:Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult