Meet new SPSMchat co-hosts Rudy Caseres (@RudyCaseres), Danielle Glick (@DanielleGlick), Hudson Harris (@MentalStrategy), Joelle Marie Nourse (@LazTheLazTheLaz), and Marie Shanley (@Mxiety) and learn what to expect in the coming weeks. All five co-hosts have diverse backgrounds and identities so they each have something unique to the bring to the table. The traditional SPSM Chat format will largely stay the same with the exception of the SPSM livestream now being embedded directly on the @SPSMchat Twitter page.

A replay of the recording from the SPSM Chat YouTube page is embedded below.

You can view this week’s Wakelet featuring curated #SPSM chat tweets here: https://wke.lt/w/s/WC6p1u

Hey @SPSMChat! I have a question: who has the best resources for 411 on #autism and #suicideprevention? Any links? #SPSM

— Stop Texas Suicides (@StopTXSuicides) August 5, 2019

As per @StopTXSuicides‘ request:

Autism/Suicide Resources

Autistic Self Advocacy Network

ASAN’s online resource library section covers a range of subjects.

Pp.15-17 in their .pdf titled Autism and Safety Toolkit: Safety Tips for Self-Advocates has a section specifically written about suicide. It contains information and suggestions regarding planning for crisis, where and how to seek support, and acknowledges that autistics can be at risk in certain situations or may not be helped by those who do not have appropriate training.

Crisis Supports for the Autism Community

American Association of Suicidology and Common Ground developed a Crisis Toolkit to help give hotline workers some guidance in assisting those who may be autistic.

Autistic Women & Non-Binary Network

AWN actively collaborates with several disability, gender, justice, research, and related progressive causes and/or organizations. Additionally, our team works to advocate for our community and educate the public via presentations, workshops, trainings, articles, and statements.

Autistic community on Twitter:

#actuallyautistic #askingautistics