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What Is the Prevalence of Self-Harming and Suicidal Behaviour in under 18S with ASD, with or without an Intellectual Disability?
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Oliphant, Rosalind Y. K.; Smith, Eleanor M.; Grahame, Victoria – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
A systematic literature review was undertaken to ascertain the prevalence of self-harm and suicidal behaviour in children and young people under 18 years old with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with or without an intellectual disability. There was variation in the reported prevalence rates but results suggested that rates of both…
Descriptors: Incidence, Self Destructive Behavior, Suicide, Children
A Systematic Review of Behavioral Interventions to Reduce Restricted or Repetitive Behavior of Individuals with Visual Impairment
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Ivy, Sarah E.; Ledford, Jennifer R. – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2022
Restricted or repetitive behavior (RRB) is common for individuals with visual impairment (VI), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and intellectual disability. Previous reviews have suggested that VI may moderate the effectiveness of behavioral interventions to decrease RRB. A search of the single case literature resulted in 30 studies and 40…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Visual Impairments, Autism
Current Perspectives on Interventions for Self-Injurious Behavior of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of the Literature
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Chezan, Laura C.; Gable, Robert A.; McWhorter, Gabriela Z.; White, Sherita D. – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2017
Our purpose in this systematic review was to identify, evaluate, and summarize the single-case research design studies examining behavioral interventions to address self-injurious behavior for young children with autism spectrum disorder. We identified 24 studies published between 2000 and 2016 that met the inclusion criteria. We reviewed and…
Descriptors: Children, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Child Behavior
Oral Health Status of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of Case-Control Studies and Meta-Analysis
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Lam, Phoebe P. Y.; Du, Rennan; Peng, Simin; McGrath, Colman P. J.; Yiu, Cynthia K. Y. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder are thought to be more vulnerable to oral diseases than typically developing individuals due to cariogenic dietary habits, self-injurious behaviors, and increased barriers to dental care services. This review aimed to summarize current evidence comparing the oral health status of people…
Descriptors: Children, Adolescents, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Treatment Approaches for Self-Injurious Behavior in Individuals with Autism: Behavioral and Pharmacological Methods
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Mahatmya, Duhita; Zobel, Alicia; Valdovinos, Maria G. – Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 2008
This paper reviews behavioral and pharmacological approaches to the treatment of self-injurious behavior in autism. Both behavioral and pharmacological approaches offer a multitude of treatment options which we hope to elucidate. In providing this review, the goal is to provide an awareness of the treatment options available and to prompt further…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Autism, Behavior Modification, Outcomes of Treatment