Aggressive Behavior of People with Autism and other Intellectual and Developmental Disability

Lauren Charlot, Angela Hassiotis

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Psychology
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443265532
• Subtopic: Neuroscience
• Index: Psychology

Aggressive Behavior of People with Autism and other Intellectual and Developmental Disability explores the primary factors influencing the occurrence of aggression in autistic people, offering practical suggestions for improving outcomes. Topics covered include understanding the effects of neurodevelopmental disorders, multiple factors that frequently impact the risk for aggression, common medical and neurological influences, and the effects of trauma. The book will also introduce a new model for integrating multiple influences into a contextual, functional behavior assessment.While people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities receive extensive services for their behavioral health needs, many continue to struggle and lack a positive quality of life. This book covers these occurrences and the primary factors governing aggression and other externalizing behaviors. - Explains the complex, multifactorial nature of aggression in autistic population - Addresses several key areas of importance in the assessment and treatment of aggression in people with IDD - Integrates a deeper understanding of the roots of aggression in people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities into a practical approach to care

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Chapter 1 A final common pathway: Multiple influences on aggression
• Chapter 2 Developmental effects on aggressive behavior
• Chapter 3 Medical conditions and aggressive behavior
• Chapter 4 Genotypes, phenotypes, and aggressive behavior
• Chapter 5 Psychiatric disorders and risk for aggressive behavior
• Chapter 6 Psychotropic medications and aggressive behavior: The search for the magic pill
• Chapter 7 The impact of trauma on aggressive behavior
• Chapter 8 Caring for caregivers: Supporting family and paid caregivers of individuals with ASD/IDD who display aggressive behavior
• Chapter 9 Developmental contextual assessment and treatment: A positive behavior support (PBS) approach with added features
• Chapter 10 Concluding remarks: Supporting people with autism and individuals with IDD who display aggressive behavior
• Index