‘Trauma and lack of help’ key factors in suicidal feelings among autistic people

The research is believed to be the largest survey on autism and suicide to date which asked people directly about their experiences (Alamy/PA) -

Suicide in autistic people is a “really large-scale problem”, according to the author of a report which found inability to access support is a key issue for many.

The research, led by the University of Cambridge in collaboration with Bournemouth University, is believed to be the largest survey on autism and suicide to date that asked people directly about their experiences.