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Peer reviewedDawson, Jennifer E.; Matson, Johnny L.; Cherry, Katie E. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1998
This study examined three maladaptive behaviors, self-injurious behavior (SIB), stereotypies, and aggression in 36 adults with either autism, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and mental retardation. Findings indicated that, for all three diagnostic categories, aggression was primarily maintained for attentional…
Descriptors: Adults, Aggression, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems
