Toward improved understanding and treatment of self‐injurious behaviors in autistic individuals with profound intellectual disability

Autism Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 17, 2024

Abstract Self‐injurious behaviors (SIB) commonly occur in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and span diverse topographies of self‐inflicted ranging from head banging to hitting oneself against hard objects. Despite the high rates SIB autistic individuals, relatively little research has focused on psychological factors associated with development maintenance individuals moderate‐profound intellectual disability (ID). This commentary synthesizes existing literature highlights need for more correlates mechanisms ID. We highlight key role difficulties emotion regulation (ER) co‐occurring internalizing symptoms manifestation self‐harm clinical samples autism. Furthermore, this proposes a framework understanding interplay between poor ER Specifically, we explore emergence context precipitating cues that trigger strong emotions, processes strategy deployment, symptoms. Future directions implications longitudinal research, measurement development, treatments are discussed.

Язык: Английский

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PPP2R5D gene; social-communication intervention in infants; autism and suicide

The Transmitter, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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