Title: Suicidal Thoughts More Common in Kids With Autism: Study
Date: 3/21/2013
Author: Amy Norton
Why relevant and summary: This article reports on the findings of a scientific study published on the "Research in Autism Spectrum disorders" journal, that children on the spectrum have a higher chance of contemplating or thinking about suicide than their typical peers. This is especially pronounced in those families where the mothers are depressed as well and bulling happens in school. The author reports on both sides which support and are against such findings.
How has this changed my thinking: As a mother of a child on the spectrum I am really concerned and interested in finding out how this disorder will affect him, as he grows and what can i do to help.
Source credibility: This article was published on an online news magazine and reports findings published in an academic journal.
