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Autism Suicidality Inventory (ASI) - Online Study

Funded by: National Institutes of Health (NIH) as an Autism Center of Excellence (ACE)

Principal Investigator: Carla Mazefsky, PhD & Caitlin Conner, PhD (University of Pittsburgh)

Status: No longer enrolling

What is the study about?

The purpose of this study is to develop a new measure of suicidality called the Autism Suicidality Inventory (ASI). The ASI is a survey that measures suicidality in autistic adolescents and adults. The ASI was developed in partnership with autistic teens and adults.  The availability of such a measure is key to inform intervention development to improve safety and quality of life. We hope to learn information that can be used to support mental health for autistic people.

Will my information be kept private? 

 

The data we collect from study participants are secure and private. This means that we do not have your name written anywhere on the data. We use a random number. So, instead of having data, for example, that is called “John Smith interview”, it might be called “#101 interview”. The file that links your name to the data is stored separately and not shared. 

  • Your name, address, and other information that can identify who you are is not shared with the government or any other funder or collaborator.  

  • We are not putting data or diagnoses into your medical records.  

  • We do not have access to your medical records.  

  • We do not collect data from your medical records.