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Participatory Development of a Suicide Prevention Program for Autism Community Organizations.
A V Kirby1,2, K Feldman1, B Duncan-Ishcomer3
1The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA.
OTJR : Occupation, Participation and Health
|November 26, 2025
Summary
Community-based participatory research, involving autistic partners, developed a suicide prevention program called FLAPS. This collaborative approach ensures programs are effective and supported by the autism community.
Area of Science:
- Autism research
- Public health
- Mental health interventions
Background:
- Suicide is a significant health inequity for autistic individuals.
- Autistic community members prioritize suicide prevention efforts.
- Effective programs require community-specific approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a suicide prevention program for the autism community.
- To create a program that is research-informed, conceptually grounded, and community-supported.
- To utilize community-based participatory research (CBPR) with autistic partners.
Main Methods:
- Employed a multistep, participatory program development process.
- Integrated existing research with an established intervention framework.
- Gathered insights from 38 qualitative interviews with autistic adults, family members, and mental health providers.
Main Results:
- Developed a four-part, virtual program named Forming Love around Autistic People to Prevent Suicide (FLAPS).
- The FLAPS program aims to empower organizations in multilevel suicide prevention.
- The program is designed to be education-focused and promote community empowerment.
Conclusions:
- Meaningful engagement of autistic community partners through participatory research is crucial.
- CBPR can support the development of effective suicide prevention programs for autistic people.
- The FLAPS program offers a promising model for supporting suicide prevention in the autism community.
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