Reasons for Living: A Suicide Prevention Resource for Autistic Individuals

This document is a suicide prevention resource specifically designed for autistic individuals, developed by the Autism and Suicide Prevention Workgroup. It explains the importance of creating a personal list of reasons for living, which can provide hope, regulate feelings, and remind individuals of their purpose. The document offers practical guidance on how to create, store, and use this list, including sample questions and suggestions for customization. It emphasizes that reasons for living are personal, can change over time, and should be accessible during moments of crisis. The resource also encourages updating the list as needed and provides ideas for engaging with it, such as reading, drawing, or rewriting the reasons.

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