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Language and Aggressive Behaviors in Male and Female Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Neuhaus, Emily; Kang, Veronica Youn; Kresse, Anna; Corrigan, Sarah; Aylward, Elizabeth; Bernier, Raphael; Bookheimer, Susan; Dapretto, Mirella; Jack, Allison; Jeste, Shafali; McPartland, James C.; Van Horn, John D.; Pelphrey, Kevin; Webb, Sara Jane – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Aggressive behaviors are common among youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and correlate with pervasive social-emotional difficulties. Communication skill is an important correlate of disruptive behavior in typical development, and clarification of links between communication and aggression in ASD may inform intervention methods. We…
Descriptors: Language Usage, Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Youth
The Network Structure of Irritability and Aggression in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Hirota, Tomoya; Deserno, Marie; McElroy, Eoin – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Irritability and aggression (IA) are highly prevalent in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although clinical correlates of IA in this population have been previously examined, findings from existing studies capturing symptoms as a set of latent variables do not fully explain meaningful associations between the symptoms themselves.…
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Pharmacologic Interventions for Irritability, Aggression, Agitation and Self-Injurious Behavior in Fragile X Syndrome: An Initial Cross-Sectional Analysis
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Eckert, Eleanor M.; Dominick, Kelli C.; Pedapati, Ernest V.; Wink, Logan K.; Shaffer, Rebecca C.; Andrews, Howard; Choo, Tse-Hwei; Chen, Chen; Kaufmann, Walter E.; Tartaglia, Nicole; Berry-Kravis, Elizabeth M.; Erickson, Craig A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Using a dataset involving 415 individuals with irritability, aggression, agitation and self-injury (IAAS) behaviors from the fragile X syndrome (FXS) FORWARD database, we describe the psychopharmacologic management of IAAS and features of the population of persons with FXS treated with drug therapy for IAAS. Among those with FXS exhibiting IAAS,…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Self Destructive Behavior, Aggression, Behavior Problems
Sleep and Behavioral Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Mazurek, Micah O.; Sohl, Kristin – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at high risk for sleep disturbance and behavioral dysregulation. However, the relationships between these difficulties are not fully understood. The current study examined the relationships between specific types of sleep and behavioral problems among 81 children with ASD. Sleep problems were…
Descriptors: Sleep, Behavior Problems, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Multirater Congruence on the Social Skills Assessment of Children with Asperger Syndrome: Self, Mother, Father, and Teacher Ratings
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Kalyva, Efrosini – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2010
Children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) who attend mainstream settings face social skills deficits that have not been adequately explored. This study aims to examine social skills through self-reports of children with AS (N = 21) and a matched group of typically developing peers, as well as reports from their mothers, fathers, and teachers. Results…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Asperger Syndrome, Assertiveness, Anxiety
Brief Report: Aggression and Stereotypic Behavior in Males with Fragile X Syndrome-- Moderating Secondary Genes in a "Single Gene" Disorder
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Hessl, David; Tassone, Flora; Cordeiro, Lisa; Koldewyn, Kami; McCormick, Carolyn; Green, Cherie; Wegelin, Jacob; Yuhas, Jennifer; Hagerman, Randi J. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2008
Although fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a single gene disorder with a well-described phenotype, it is not known why some individuals develop more significant maladaptive behaviors such as aggression or autistic symptoms. Here, we studied two candidate genes known to affect mood and aggression, the serotonin transporter (5-HTTLPR) and monoamine…
Descriptors: Autism, Etiology, Males, Aggression
Trial Design Challenges when Combining Medication and Parent Training in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Scahill, Lawrence; Aman, Michael G.; McDougle, Christopher J.; Arnold, L. Eugene; McCracken, James T.; Handen, Benjamin; Johnson, Cynthia; Dziura, James; Butter, Eric; Sukhodolsky, Denis; Swiezy, Naomi; Mulick, James; Stigler, Kimberly; Bearss, Karen; Ritz, Louise; Wagner, Ann; Vitiello, Benedetto – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2009
This paper presents the rationale for a 24-week, randomized trial designed to test whether risperidone plus structured parent training would be superior to risperidone only on measures of noncompliance, irritability and adaptive functioning. In this model, medication reduces tantrums, aggression and self-injury; parent training promotes…
Descriptors: Intervention, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parent Education, Drug Therapy
Violence in Asperger Syndrome, A Critique.
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Ghaziuddin, M.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1991
This study reviewed the literature on the clinical features of Asperger Syndrome, a form of autism, looking for evidence that a tendency toward violence is common in individuals with the syndrome. Although many studies were excluded on the basis of inadequate data, findings of remaining studies did not support the speculation that violence is…
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Asperger Syndrome, Behavior Patterns
Brief Report: Two-Year Control of Behavioral Symptoms with Risperidone in Two Profoundly Retarded Adults with Autism.
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Dartnall, Nancy A.; Holmes, Janice P.; Morgan, Susan Naylor; McDougle, Christopher J. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1999
Presents information on 24 and 34 months of successful treatment with Risperidone of a young woman and young man with autism and profound mental retardation. Treatment with Risperidone resulted in positive changes for aggressive, self-injurious, and anti-social behavior. After treatment, subjects were able to participate in social activities. (CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Autism