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Finucane, Brenda; Dirrigl, Karen Haines; Simon, Elliot W. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2001
This study examined the prevalence and severity of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in 29 children and adults with Smith-Magenis syndrome, a genetic disorder usually involving moderate mental retardation. Findings confirmed the near universal presence of SIB in this population. The overall prevalence of SIB increased with age. Number of types of SIB…
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Behavior Disorders, Children
