Thread by @Sarah_NottsUni

Delighted to share our INSAR policy brief published by @AutismINSAR "Autism community priorities for suicide prevention" available here (free): tinyurl.com/5x424625 #INSAR2021 1/6

This @AutismINSAR policy brief provides an overview of current #suicide in #autism research and international policy initiatives, community priorities for future research, recommendations for policy+practice to prevent suicide in #autistic people, and next steps #INSAR2021 2/6

Want to know more about how we carried out this work, and what those who participated thought? Then check out our webpage with a short summary and videos describing the process: sites.google.com/view/mentalhea…
#INSAR2021 3/6

You can also check out our editorial for the special issue "Suicidality and self-harm in autism". We discuss progress in #selfharm and #suicide in autism research, and next steps in light of the top 10 community priorities: link.springer.com/article/10.100… #INSAR2021 4/6

Heartfelt thanks to our supporters. 1000+ #autistic ppl and those who support them who took part. Our funders: @AutismINSAR for 3 SIGs and policy brief, @Autistica for 1st #SIASummit +final meeting involvement costs, @ESRC for @MHAutism public engagement events #INSAR2021 5/6

Thanks also to @Katherine_JLA in association with @LindAlliance who independently facilitated the 1st #SIASummit and final meeting. And to the team @jacquirodgers @a_e_robertson @janecagoodwin (+others) who helped with systematic reviews, research and meetings! #INSAR2021 6/6