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Alakhzami, Maryam; Chitiyo, Morgan – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have a high risk of developing self-injurious behavior (SIB), which is often a result of deficits in communication skills. The use of functional communication training (FCT) to address SIB maintained by negative reinforcement among children with ASD is supported by an emerging trend of behavioral…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Self Destructive Behavior, Injuries
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Pedersen, Kahsi A.; Santangelo, Susan L.; Gabriels, Robin L.; Righi, Giulia; Erard, Michael; Siegel, Matthew – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Psychiatric hospitalization of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is relatively common and occurs at a higher rate than in non-ASD youth. This study compared changes in the severity of serious problem behaviors in 350 youth with ASD enrolled in the autism inpatient collection during and after hospitalization in six specialized child…
Descriptors: Psychiatry, Mental Disorders, Children, Autism
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Call, Nathan A.; Simmons, Christina A.; Mevers, Joanna E.; Alvarez, Jessica P. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
Pica is a potentially deadly form of self-injurious behavior most frequently exhibited by individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Research indicates that pica can be decreased with behavioral interventions; however, the existing literature reflects treatment effects for small samples (n = 1-4) and the overall success of such…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Behavior Disorders