Open AccessComparison of Autistic Individuals Who Engage in Self-Injurious Behavior, Aggression, and Both Behaviors
Author(s) -
Stephen M. Edelson
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pediatric reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.297
H-Index - 19
ISSN - 2036-7503
DOI - 10.3390/pediatric13040066
Subject(s) - aggression , autism , clinical psychology , psychology , autism spectrum disorder , medicine , psychiatry , developmental psychology
Two of the most challenging behaviors exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum are self-injurious behavior (SIB) and aggression. The aim of this study was to identify co-occurring symptoms, behaviors, and medical comorbidities that may provide insight into understanding and treating these behaviors.
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