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Autism Suicide Support with Jason
*Trigger warning, specific talk about suicide.
Autism suicide or talk of suicide is a difficult topic that comes up for many autistic and neurodivergent young people.
The rates of suicide are higher in the neurodivergent population than among neurotypicals.
We are sorry if you are having to deal with suicide or the possibility of it in someone you love.
Our goal of this podcast is to support you and the autistic and/or neurodivergent young people you care about.
So in this episode, Jason offers his insights and perspectives from his experience working with neurodivergents. A
What You'll Learn from this Episode:
- How to navigate what to do next when a neurodivergent young person is suicidal.
- Insights into the nuance of depression, OCD, suicide, how they differ, and how they can overlap.
- What to consider when talk or attempts of suicide become a pattern of coping.
- Why suicidal talk and attempts can be murky to understand and navigate.
- How and why it’s so important to get support for yourself if you are the support person for someone struggling with suicidal tendencies.
Featured on the Show:
- Free and confidential support for people in distress and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved one: suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call 1.800.8255 or dial 988 to be routed to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.Join our email list so you can get our free 3-part video course: Start Parenting Confidently With 3 Simple Steps
- Visit NeuroDevMentoring.com to learn more about our specialized co-ed mentoring program for neurodivergent young adults.
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Published on 2 years, 11 months ago