{"id":62404,"date":"2025-06-18T14:02:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T19:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=62404"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:02:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T17:02:48","slug":"suicidal-thoughts-and-behaviors-in-people-on-the-autism-spectrum-1-credit-hour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=62404","title":{"rendered":"Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in People on the Autism Spectrum (1 credit hour)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Program Summary:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0This course reviews recent literature on suicidal thoughts and behaviors in people on the autism spectrum.\u00a0 Emerging research on suicide risk factors, screening, assessment, and treatment is discussed. The course offers the <em>Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicide<\/em> as a possible framework and explores concepts of thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and acquired capability for suicide. \u00a0Recommendations for future research is included.<\/p>\n<p>This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, and therapists and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice. \u00a0<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23633 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/book_1404081347.png\" alt=\"Book Icon\" width=\"54\" height=\"50\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/articles\/Suicidal_Thoughts_And_Behaviors_In_People_On_The_Autism_Spectrum_Readings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Open the Course Reading Here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reading #1: <\/strong>Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in People on the Autism Spectrum \/\u00a0Current Psychiatry Reports \u00a0<strong>Reading #2: \u00a0<\/strong>Autism Spectrum Disorder \/ NIMH<\/p>\n<p>Find <em>CDC Developmental Milestones <\/em>information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/autism\/media\/pdfs\/Dev-Mon-and-Screen-English-and-Spanish-P.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course\u00a0Objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0 To enhance professional practice, values, skills, and knowledge by examining emerging research on suicidal thoughts and behaviors in people on the autism spectrum.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Learning Objectives: \u00a0<\/strong>Describe the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide. Describe emerging research on possible risk factors for suicidal thoughts and behaviors for individuals with autism. \u00a0Identify considerations for\u00a0screening, assessment, and treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Review our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?page_id=133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pre-reading study guide.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\r\n\t\t<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/style.css\" \/>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-includes\/js\/jquery\/jquery.js\"><\/script>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/script.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"quiz-area single-page-quiz\">\r\n\t\t<form action=\"?page_id=755\" method=\"post\" class=\"quiz-form\" id=\"quiz-459\">\r\n\r\n\t\t<p><strong>Course Available Until:<\/strong>  September 30, 2029.<\/p><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=??action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-1'><div class='question-content'> 1:  A growing body of research suggests that rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors are higher among<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8875' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8875' id='answer-id-53400' class='answer answer-1' value='53400' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8875\", \"answer-id-53400\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53400' id='answer-label-53400' class='answer label-1'><span>autistic individuals<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8875' id='answer-id-53401' class='answer answer-1' value='53401' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8875\", \"answer-id-53401\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53401' id='answer-label-53401' class='answer label-1'><span>non-autistic individuals<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-2'><div class='question-content'> 2:  <em>Elevated tolerance to pain and reduced fear of death over time<\/em> describes<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8878' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8878' id='answer-id-53483' class='answer answer-2' value='53483' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8878\", \"answer-id-53483\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53483' id='answer-label-53483' class='answer label-2'><span>thwarted belongingness<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8878' id='answer-id-53484' class='answer answer-2' value='53484' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8878\", \"answer-id-53484\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53484' id='answer-label-53484' class='answer label-2'><span>perceived burdensomeness<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8878' id='answer-id-53485' class='answer answer-2' value='53485' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8878\", \"answer-id-53485\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53485' id='answer-label-53485' class='answer label-2'><span>acquired capability<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8878' id='answer-id-53486' class='answer answer-2' value='53486' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8878\", \"answer-id-53486\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53486' id='answer-label-53486' class='answer label-2'><span>camouflage<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-3'><div class='question-content'> 3:  To 'fit in' in a world designed for neurotypical individuals, autistic people may mask their autistic traits, describing<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8881' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8881' id='answer-id-53428' class='answer answer-3' value='53428' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8881\", \"answer-id-53428\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53428' id='answer-label-53428' class='answer label-3'><span>thwarted belongingness<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8881' id='answer-id-53429' class='answer answer-3' value='53429' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8881\", \"answer-id-53429\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53429' id='answer-label-53429' class='answer label-3'><span>perceived burdensomeness<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8881' id='answer-id-53430' class='answer answer-3' value='53430' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8881\", \"answer-id-53430\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53430' id='answer-label-53430' class='answer label-3'><span>acquired capability<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8881' id='answer-id-53431' class='answer answer-3' value='53431' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8881\", \"answer-id-53431\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53431' id='answer-label-53431' class='answer label-3'><span>camouflage<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-4'><div class='question-content'> 4:  In their research with adolescents, Liu et al. demonstrated that experiencing more than _________ painful, fearful, or traumatic experience(s) may be particularly pernicious with regards to suicide risk.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8883' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8883' id='answer-id-53533' class='answer answer-4' value='53533' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8883\", \"answer-id-53533\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53533' id='answer-label-53533' class='answer label-4'><span>one<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8883' id='answer-id-53534' class='answer answer-4' value='53534' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8883\", \"answer-id-53534\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53534' id='answer-label-53534' class='answer label-4'><span>two<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8883' id='answer-id-53535' class='answer answer-4' value='53535' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8883\", \"answer-id-53535\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53535' id='answer-label-53535' class='answer label-4'><span>three<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8883' id='answer-id-53536' class='answer answer-4' value='53536' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8883\", \"answer-id-53536\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53536' id='answer-label-53536' class='answer label-4'><span>four<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-5'><div class='question-content'> 5:  Which of the following describes a debilitating experience characterized by exhaustion, withdrawal, diminished executive functioning, reduced tolerance to stimuli, and loss of skills due to the stress of living in a neurotypical world?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8885' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8885' id='answer-id-53446' class='answer answer-5' value='53446' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8885\", \"answer-id-53446\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53446' id='answer-label-53446' class='answer label-5'><span>autistic burnout<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8885' id='answer-id-53447' class='answer answer-5' value='53447' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8885\", \"answer-id-53447\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53447' id='answer-label-53447' class='answer label-5'><span>depression<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8885' id='answer-id-53448' class='answer answer-5' value='53448' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8885\", \"answer-id-53448\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53448' id='answer-label-53448' class='answer label-5'><span>anxiety<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8885' id='answer-id-53449' class='answer answer-5' value='53449' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8885\", \"answer-id-53449\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53449' id='answer-label-53449' class='answer label-5'><span>emotion dysregulation<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-6'><div class='question-content'> 6:  _________ diagnosis of autism is a potential risk factor for STB.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8886' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8886' id='answer-id-53505' class='answer answer-6' value='53505' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8886\", \"answer-id-53505\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53505' id='answer-label-53505' class='answer label-6'><span>early<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8886' id='answer-id-53506' class='answer answer-6' value='53506' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8886\", \"answer-id-53506\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53506' id='answer-label-53506' class='answer label-6'><span>late<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-7'><div class='question-content'> 7:  Cleary et al. note that across 28 studies examining how autistic individuals access mental health services, __________ mention accessing hotlines.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8889' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8889' id='answer-id-53517' class='answer answer-7' value='53517' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8889\", \"answer-id-53517\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53517' id='answer-label-53517' class='answer label-7'><span>none<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8889' id='answer-id-53518' class='answer answer-7' value='53518' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8889\", \"answer-id-53518\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53518' id='answer-label-53518' class='answer label-7'><span>3<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8889' id='answer-id-53519' class='answer answer-7' value='53519' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8889\", \"answer-id-53519\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53519' id='answer-label-53519' class='answer label-7'><span>5<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8889' id='answer-id-53520' class='answer answer-7' value='53520' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8889\", \"answer-id-53520\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53520' id='answer-label-53520' class='answer label-7'><span>7<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-8'><div class='question-content'> 8:  Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on teaching and enhancing motivation to use skills across four key domains: \u00a0mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and __________.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8892' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8892' id='answer-id-53487' class='answer answer-8' value='53487' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8892\", \"answer-id-53487\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53487' id='answer-label-53487' class='answer label-8'><span>reasoning<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8892' 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\"answer-id-53526\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53526' id='answer-label-53526' class='answer label-10'><span>being strong visual and auditory learners<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8894' id='answer-id-53527' class='answer answer-10' value='53527' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8894\", \"answer-id-53527\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53527' id='answer-label-53527' class='answer label-10'><span>excelling in math, science, music, or art<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8894' id='answer-id-53528' class='answer answer-10' value='53528' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8894\", \"answer-id-53528\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-53528' id='answer-label-53528' class='answer label-10'><span>all of the above<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=?action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><\/form><\/div><\/font>\n<p>G.M. Rydberg-Cox, MSW, LSCSW is the Continuing Education Director at Free State Social Work and responsible for the development of this course. \u00a0She received her Masters of Social Work in 1996 from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois-Chicago and she has over 20 years of experience. \u00a0She has lived and worked as a social worker in Chicago, Boston, and Kansas City. She practiced for many years in the area of hospital\/medical social work. \u00a0The reading materials for this course were developed by another organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Summary:\u00a0 \u00a0This course reviews recent literature on suicidal thoughts and behaviors in people on the autism spectrum.\u00a0 Emerging research on suicide risk factors, screening, assessment, and treatment is discussed. 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