Open AccessTreatment of Aggression in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review
Author(s) -
David S Im
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
harvard review of psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.242
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1465-7309
pISSN - 1067-3229
DOI - 10.1097/hrp.0000000000000282
Subject(s) - autism spectrum disorder , aggression , psychological intervention , psycinfo , psychology , randomized controlled trial , clinical psychology , cinahl , psychiatry , autism , medicine , medline , surgery , political science , law
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by markedly impaired social interaction, impaired communication, and restricted/repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. In addition to challenges caused by core symptoms, maladaptive behaviors such as aggression can be associated with ASD and can further disrupt functioning and quality of life. For adults with ASD, these behaviors can portend adverse outcomes (e.g., harm to others or to the individual with ASD, hindering of employment opportunities, criminal justice system involvement). This article reviews the scientific literature to provide an update on evidence-based interventions for aggression in adults with ASD.