Autism Tied to Higher Rates of Self-harm, Suicide
Autism has been linked to significantly higher rates of self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or suicide attempts and deaths. However, the reason for this elevated risk remains unclear.
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Autism has been linked to significantly higher rates of self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or suicide attempts and deaths. However, the reason for this elevated risk remains unclear.
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