Research suggests that autistic people are at a higher risk of suicide than non-autistic people. Figures show that up to 66% of autistic adults had thought about suicide during their lifetime (compared to 20% of non-autistic adults), and up to 35% had planned or attempted suicide.
Maria Burquest is the Director of LJMU's Legal and Governance Services Department.
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Find out information about one of the bigger digital escape rooms (approx 200 students at a time) we have helped Faculty colleagues develop and deliver repeatedly over the last few years.
If you're a young adult carer, there could be a range of support services available to you. Learn more about the package of support you could receive.
Find out what you need to know about race and racism in higher education.
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