/ PixabayThe recent heartbreaking news of two brothers lost to suicide in Adelaide, South Australia, is every family’s worst nightmare. Rather, their deaths should prompt a broader professional conversation about how to make systems of care more responsive to individual neurodivergent experiences. Meta-analyses estimate that approximately one in three autistic individuals experience suicidal ideation, and up to 25% attempt suicide. Shifting the Clinical ParadigmNational suicide prevention strategies rightly focus on high-risk populations, including veterans, LGBTQIA+ communities, and indigenous peoples. If we are serious about preventing suicide and overdose deaths, autism screening must be integrated into routine psychiatric and addiction assessments.