Autism Suicidality Inventory - Adults 18 and older

STUDY BASICS

Have you been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? You may be eligible for a research study to create a new measure of suicide risk. This study will involve online surveys. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The goal of this project is to develop a suicidality measure for autistic adolescents and adults, called the Autism Suicidality Inventory (ASI). The ASI will capture the various factors that may contribute to the likelihood of feeling suicidal. The availability of such a measure is key to inform the development of interventions to improve safety and quality of life.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• You have a diagnosis of ASD
• You are age 18 or older
• You can read and comprehend English at a 6th grade level or higher

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• You are being asked to complete a series of online surveys about your thoughts, feelings, Interests, and daily life. The series of surveys will take approximately 2-3 hours to complete.
• You may be asked to complete an additional survey 7 days later, which should take less than 1 hour to complete.