Multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of self-injurious behavior in autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability: integration of psychological and biological theory and approach.
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 intellectual disability. Algorithms for the assessment and treatment of SIB in this context, respectively, from a multidisciplinary, integrative perspective are proposed and challenges and opportunities that exist in clinical and research settings are discussed.
Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Noha F
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Minshawi
Sarah
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Hurwitz
Danielle
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Morriss
Christopher J
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McDougle
D000067877:Autism Spectrum Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D008954:Models, Biological; D011582:Psychological Theory; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy
D011619:Psychotropic Drugs