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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
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Minshawi, Noha F.; Hurwitz, Sarah; Morriss, Danielle; McDougle, Christopher J. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
The objective of this review is to consider the psychological (largely behavioral) and biological [neurochemical, medical (including genetic), and pharmacological] theories and approaches that contribute to current thinking about the etiology and treatment of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and/or…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Mental Retardation, Self Destructive Behavior, Behavior Modification