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Multidisciplinary Assessment and Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability: Integration of Psychological and Biological Theory and Approach
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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
Self-Injury by People with Mental Retardation: A Compulsive Behavior Hypothesis.
King, Bryan H. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1993
This paper reviews hypotheses suggesting psychological, behavioral, physiological, or neurochemical factors as causes of self-injury in individuals with severe/profound mental retardation. A compulsive behavior hypothesis is introduced, suggesting that self-injury occurs with cerebral dysfunction is compulsive, may occur in the context of a…
Descriptors: Etiology, Research Needs, Self Destructive Behavior, Severe Mental Retardation
Youth Suicide.
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Allen, Bem P. – Adolescence, 1987
Surveys the literature on youth suicide (ages 15-24) for the period 1980-1985, emphasizing general determinants of suicide, predictors in the form of psychological tests, precipitating events, and signs that may signify impending attempts at self-destruction. Suggestions for prevention, and limitations of research on suicide are offered. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Etiology, High Risk Persons, Psychological Testing
Understanding and Managing Self-Injurious Behavior.
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Zirpoli, Thomas J.; Lloyd, John Wills – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1987
The literature review looks at self-injurious behaviors in handicapped students in terms of characteristics, prevalence, etiology (biological, psychological, and as learned behavior), and management including extinction, positive punishment, negative punishment, and reinforcement of other behaviors. Problems in areas of management, administration,…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Etiology
Childhood and Adolescent Suicide.
Csapo, Marg – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1988
An historical overview of suicide in childhood and adolescence is presented. Current legal, etiological, and treatment issues related to the act of self-destruction, including data from British Columbia and other Canadian provinces are discussed. The role of the teacher in prevention and in providing support services for the bereaved is…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Children, Death
Learning Disability and Suicide.
Hayes, Marnell L.; Sloat, Robert S. – Academic Therapy, 1988
This paper cites studies on the interaction of depression and learning disability, examines the question of whether depression is a result or a cause of learning disability, emphasizes the importance of proper diagnosis of depression versus learning disability, and reviews the incidence of suicide-related events among the learning-disabled.…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Etiology
New Morbidity: Implications for Prevention of Children's Disabilities.
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Baumeister, Alfred A.; And Others – Exceptionality: A Research Journal, 1990
This article identifies and analyzes specific environmental, psychosocial, and economic factors adversely affecting childrens' well-being. Contemporary outcomes, including adolescent homicide and suicide, substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, developmental exceptionalities, and other health hazards, are considered. Adolescent pregnancy,…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Birth Weight, Child Welfare