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Sydney pub discussion - Belinda Ratcliffe - Suicide prevention in autistic children and adolescents

  • Forest Lodge Hotel · Pyrmont
Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy Publisher / Host Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy
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Sydney pub discussion - Belinda Ratcliffe - Suicide prevention in autistic children and adolescents
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Suicide prevention in autistic and twice-exceptional children and adolescents: insights from the edge
Why do some autistic and twice-exceptional young people experiencing profound suicidal distress remain virtually invisible to the systems around them?
Autistic and twice-exceptional (2E) children and adolescents experience significantly elevated rates of suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide-related distress. Yet many young people at greatest risk remain unseen -particularly those who are intellectually gifted, highly masking, academically capable, or perceived as “coping well.”
This presentation explores suicide prevention in autistic and twice-exceptional youth through a neuroaffirming, compassion-focused lens. Guided by a clinical case study, participants will journey through the developmental, emotional, and relational experiences that can contribute to profound hidden distress across childhood and adolescence.
Full details on our website:
https://www.aacbt.org.au/eventdetails/39776/suicide-prevention-in-autistic-and-twice-exceptional-children-and-adolescents-insights-from-the-edge
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Forest Lodge Hotel, 117 Arundel St, Forest Lodge NSW 2037, Australia, Pyrmont

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