Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism
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Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism

A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective

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  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism

A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective

About this book

Self-injurious behavior occurs in almost half of those with autism and is one of the most devastating and challenging-to-treat behaviors. There are many different forms of self-injury, such as head banging, hand biting, hair pulling, excessive scratching, and much more. With contributions from the leading experts in research and treatment, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or related developmental disabilities, and the different methods available to treat them.
Medical and behavioral researchers have studied SIB for over 50 years, but many practitioners and parents are still unfamiliar with the wide range of contributing causes and treatment options. Beginning with an explanation of SIB and its various forms, the contributors outline the many possible underlying causes of self-injury, such as seizures, hormonal imbalance in teenagers, gastrointestinal conditions, allergies, and stress, and show how a multi-disciplinary approach when uncovering the causes of self-injury can lead to successful treatment strategies. They explain the treatment options available for SIB, including nutritional, medical, psychiatric, sensory, and behavioral approaches, and show how an integrative approach to treating self-injury may be effective for many individuals.
The book will be an invaluable addition to the bookshelves of any practitioner working with people with an ASD or related condition, as well as parents and direct care providers.

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Yes, you can access Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism by Stephen M. Edelson, Jane Botsford Johnson in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Education & Inclusive Education. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Year
2016
Print ISBN
9781849057417
eBook ISBN
9781784501891
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Inclusive Education

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Endorsements
  3. Half Title
  4. Of Related Interest
  5. Title Page
  6. Copyright
  7. Dedication
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Contents
  10. Foreword
  11. Introduction
  12. 1. Targeted Medical Therapies and Self-Injury
  13. 2. Self-Injurious and Aggressive Behaviors in Autism: Looking Below the Surface
  14. 3. Self-Injurious Behavior, Aggression, and Epilepsy in Autism Spectrum Disorder
  15. 4. A Neuropsychiatric Model for Evaluating and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism
  16. 5. Examining the Impact of Medication Side Effects on Problem Behavior
  17. 6. Self-Injurious Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Impact of Allergic Diseases
  18. 7. Medical and Nutritional Approaches to Treating Self-Injurious Behavior and Aggression in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Fifteen Case Studies
  19. 8. Dietary and Nutrition Intervention to Address Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism: Thoughts from Five Years of Clinical Care
  20. 9. Sensory Processing Disorder and Self-Injurious Behaviors
  21. 10. Assessment and Intervention for Self-Injurious Behavior Using Positive Behavior Support
  22. 11. Using Functional Communication Training to Treat Self-Injurious Behavior
  23. 12. Assessment and Intervention for Self-Injurious Behavior Related to Anxiety
  24. 13. A Stress-Reduction Approach to Addressing Self-Injurious Behavior in Individuals with Autism
  25. Appendix A: Biological Contributors to Self-Injurious Behavior
  26. Appendix B: Targeted Questionnaire to Identify Chapters of Interest
  27. Appendix C: The Structured Interview for Assessment of Medication Side Effects (SIAMSE)
  28. Appendix D: Comprehensive List of Behavioral Indicators of Anxiety
  29. Subject Index
  30. Author Index