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Commentary: Considerations on the Characterization and Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior.
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Ernst, Monique – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2000
This commentary uses self-injurious behavior to illustrate the approach of the functional analysis of behavior as a guide to rational treatment strategies for individuals with autism, and to show that the characteristics of the clinical presentations can provide clues for underlying mechanisms that can be used for research and treatment. (Contains…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Problems