Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism

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Dealing with Self-Injurious Behavior (SIB) can be overwhelming for parents and professionals. Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism: A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective is a helpful guide for families and professionals to better understand SIB and create a plan for managing it.

Written by experts in the field, this book combines over 50 years of research. It starts by explaining SIB and its different forms. It then explores several potential causes of self-injury, including hormonal changes during adolescence, gastrointestinal issues, stress, and more.

The final section of the book examines a range of treatment options for SIB, such as nutritional, medical, psychiatric, sensory, and behavioral methods. It stresses the importance of taking a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to addressing this complex behavior.

304 pages

Size: 6.8 x 0.7 x 9.7 inches