Are We Failing Autistic People in Crisis? Real Support Strategies

Some pain stays invisible, especially for autistic people whose distress does not always look like what the system expects. In this powerful conversation, Lisa Morgan, autistic adult, suicide loss survivor, and founder of Lisa Morgan Consulting joins The Endurant Show to reveal why autistic people face a suicide rate up to seven times higher than the general population, and how our current systems often miss the signs. She and hosts Neal and Samara share deeply personal stories of loss, misunderstanding, and love, while breaking down what autistic suicidal ideation can look like, how perseveration works, and why believing autistic people is life saving. You will learn specific questions to ask, practical support strategies, and how to build safety plans that honor autistic strengths, routines, and special interests. This is a hard episode, but it is also full of hope, language, and tools to respond differently. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussions about trauma, mental health challenges, and suicide. Please listen mindfully. If you or someone you know is in crisis: In the U.S., call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Outside the U.S., visit [findahelpline.com] for international support options. 🍉​ Guest: Lisa Morgan, M.Ed., CAS Certified Autism Specialist & Crisis Support Expert Website: https://www.autismcrisissupport.com/ Follow for more conversations on family healing and leadership. Join The Endurant Movement at endurantmovement.org. Instagram – @EndurantMovement | @NealTricarico | @Samarat ​🫂​ Special Thanks: motionfarm.io – Tremendous gratitude to José Rodriguez and the entire team for their exceptional audio and video editing. Without your willingness to answer the call to something greater, there would be no Endurant Show or Teen Voices. Rainbow Creative – Thank you to our production company partner, led by Executive Producer Matthew “MoJo” Jones and Associate Producer Rachel Stern. rainbowcreative.co