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Bull, L. E.; Oliver, C.; Woodcock, K. A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
Skin picking is highly prevalent in people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). This study addressed the temporal (frequency, duration) and wider characteristics (e.g. type of skin picked, apparent motivations, or management strategies) of skin picking to inform intervention strategies. Nineteen parents/carers who observe skin picking shown by the…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Self Destructive Behavior, Incidence
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Arron, K.; Oliver, C.; Moss, J.; Berg, K.; Burbidge, C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: Self-injurious and aggressive behaviours are reported as components of some behavioural phenotypes but there are few studies comparing across syndrome groups. In this study we examined the prevalence of these behaviours and the associated person characteristics in seven genetic syndromes. Methods: Questionnaire data on self-injury and…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Intervention, Incidence, Injuries