September 5, 2025Open Access

"The best way we can stop suicides is by making lives worth living”: perspectives on suicide prevention from the autism community

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Qualitative insights highlight the need for systemic support and co-production in improving suicide prevention among autistic individuals.

Participants emphasized that improving systemic support in schools can lead to better outcomes for autistic people facing suicidal threats.
Thematic analysis of responses from 2463 autistic individuals revealed a strong preference for long-term preventative measures over short-term crisis interventions.
Crisis interventions are helpful, but addressing systemic inequalities is deemed essential for effective suicide prevention among the autistic population.
Co-production with autistic individuals is viewed as crucial for ensuring that interventions are empathetic and reflective of their experiences.

Moseley et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative insights highlight the need for systemic support and co-production in improving suicide prevention among autistic individuals.