Autism 101 and Suicide Statistics

In this course, Brenna Maddox, Ph.D., and Lisa Morgan, LCSW-CC, M.Ed., explain what autism is and how autistic people think, communicate, and experience the world differently than non-autistic people do. From literal language and special passions to repetitive routines, autistic people have different and often unmet needs which contribute to sensory overload, higher rates of co-occurring psychiatric disorders, and consequent higher rates of suicide than the general population. Yet amidst the many challenges, autistic people have strengths which can be tapped in a crisis. Maddox and Morgan outline the details, cite the statistics, and suggest a website with resources.