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AUTISM & SUICIDE PREVENTION
November 10, 2022 @ 12:00 am - 1:30 am
AUTISM & SUICIDE PREVENTION
Wednesday, November 9, 20227:00-8:30pm
Virtual Event
Autistic people have more thanthree-fold higher rates of suicide and suicide attempts than the generalpopulation; yet the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety can lookdifferent for Autistic people. Join the Howard County Autism Society for animportant discussion on Autism and suicide prevention led by a panel ofAutistics for other Autistics and family members. Lisa Morgan, self-advocateand national suicide expert, will present on the topic. Panelists will discussthe latest research on the subject and their personal experiences. Learn aboutthe very important role of parents and loved ones can play in:
-Identifying the signs andsymptoms that someone is at risk
-Recognizing and respondingeffectively to the warning signs in Autistic people
-Implementing strategies to helpprevent suicide
Register to receive theZoom link: https://buff.ly/3VLtzGQ Questions? Contact 410-290-3466 or melissa.rosenberg@howard-autism.org. Sponsored by the Howard County Autism Society
Free
