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Autistic people are about three times as likely as non-autistic people to make a suicide attempt. [84][271] Almost 10% of autistic youth [269] and 15% to 25% of autistic adults [266][270] have attempted suicide.
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Like everyone, autistic people have things they're good at as well as things they struggle with. Being autistic does not mean you can never make friends, have relationships or get a job.
Autistic disorder. This is what most people think of when they hear the word "autism." It affects social interactions, communication, and play in children younger than 3 years.