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Journal on Developmental Disabilities
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| Volume 9, No. 2 | other issues |
| Special Issue: Autism | |
Self-Injurious Behaviours in Autism:
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Articles / Abstracts Advances in Understanding Autism Relationship Between Autism and Fragile X Accessing and Assessing Intelligence Challenges in Identifying Mental Health Issues Best Practices and Practical Strategies Teaching Prerequisite Matching and Object Skills Children & Adolescents: The Role of a Crisis Service Community Participation in an Admission Process Intensive Early Intervention Program for Children |
AbstractSelf-injury is a frequent and serious problem for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. This paper summarizes the clinical and empirical evidence pertaining to self-injury, and highlights valid theories and treatment options. Unlike most reviews of self-injury, the present one pays particular attention to the impact that research has made within the field of autism treatment. The importance of prospective large-scale research is stressed to support the development of treatments that should alleviate or even prevent the primary causes of self-injurious behaviour. This review aims to impart readers with an unambiguous conceptualization of self-injury and hopes to stimulate further research within the field.
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