Multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of self-injurious behavior in autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability: integration of psychological and biological theory and approach

J Autism Dev Disord. 2015 Jun;45(6):1541-68. doi: 10.1007/s10803-014-2307-3.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder / complications
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder / diagnosis
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder / psychology*
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Humans
  • Intellectual Disability / complications
  • Intellectual Disability / diagnosis
  • Intellectual Disability / psychology*
  • Models, Biological*
  • Psychological Theory*
  • Psychotropic Drugs / therapeutic use
  • Self-Injurious Behavior / complications
  • Self-Injurious Behavior / diagnosis*
  • Self-Injurious Behavior / drug therapy
  • Self-Injurious Behavior / therapy

Substances

  • Psychotropic Drugs