title: Asperger syndrome related suicidal behavior: two case studies.
abstract: Asperger syndrome hinders adaptation to developmental challenges during childhood and adolescence, particularly with regard to interpersonal relationships. Individuals with Asperger syndrome display lack of empathy and limited ability to understand social and emotional exchanges with other people. Individuals with Asperger syndrome are significantly exposed to the risk of suicidal behavior, especially during adolescence. The authors describe cases of suicidal behavior in two adolescent boys with Asperger syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Psychiatry, Charles University Second Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic.
authors.forename: Jana
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kocourkova
authors.forename: Iva
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Dudova
authors.forename: Jiri
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Koutek
keywords: Asperger syndrome; adolescence; suicidal behavior