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Physical Aggression in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Published December 27, 2012
in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
The prevalence of physical aggression was 53% across a sample of nearly 1600 children and adolescents with ASD. Girls and boys were equally likely to display aggressive behaviors. The researchers suggest sleep problems, self-injury and sensory problems may increase risk for physical aggression, and argue for better identification and treatment of these conditions.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1750946712001456
Filed under: Autism Research, Autism Science, Behavior, featured, Sensory Issues, Sleep