A survey of aggressive behaviour among a population of persons with intellectual disability in Queensland

Sigafoos, Jeff; Elkins, Jennifer; Kerr, Michelle; Attwood, Tony

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2788.1994.tb00417.x

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“…Disruptive behavior disorders were diagnosed in 12% of the individuals with autism in the sample, which is very similar to the rate reported for individuals with intellectual disability (Sigafoos, Elkins, Kerr, & Attwood, 1994). Approximately 20% of children with autism are believed to experience clinically significant problems with attention and hyperactivity, although this is thought to reduce during adolescence and adulthood (Brereton et al, 2006;Lainhart & Folstein, 1994).…”

Section: Disruptive Behavior Disordersmentioning

confidence: 53%

Psychiatric Comorbidity in Adolescents and Young Adults With Autism

Moseley

Tonge

Brereton

et al. 2011

Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities

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This article reports the findings of a study investigating rates and types of comorbid mental disorder evident in adolescentsand young adults with autism. A sample of 84 young people ( M = 19.5 years, SD = 4.6) with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR; American Psychiatric Association, 2000) autistic disorder participated in the study. Comorbid mental disorder was assessed through a semistructured comprehensive clinical interview with all participants and caregivers and supplemented by quantitative questionnaires. The results revealed that 42% of the young people with autism in the sample had an additional comorbid mental disorder, a rate 2 to 4 times that found among typically developing young people. All diagnoses were made according to DSM-IV-TR and International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition criteria (ICD-10; World Health Organization, 1992). A range of mood (17%), anxiety (12%), adjustment (8%), and disruptive behavior (12%) disorders were diagnosed.

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Section: Disruptive Behavior Disordersmentioning

confidence: 53%

Psychiatric Comorbidity in Adolescents and Young Adults With Autism

Moseley

Tonge

Brereton

et al. 2011

Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities

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“…Several different surveys of the prevalence of such challenging behaviors in this population have been reported (Crocker et al 2006;Lowe et al 2007;Sigafoos et al 1994;Tyrer et al 2006). However, as noted by Benson and Brooks (2008), they are difficult to compare because each used different methods, populations, and behavioral definitions.…”

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A Large Scale Study of the Psychometric Characteristics of the IBR Modified Overt Aggression Scale: Findings and Evidence for Increased Self-Destructive Behaviors in Adult Females with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Cohen

Tsiouris

Flory

et al. 2009

J Autism Dev Disord

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The psychometric characteristics of the IBR Modified Overt Aggression Scale were studied in over 2,000 people with Intellectual Disability (ID). Reliability ranged from good to excellent. Aggression toward others and objects was highest in the youngest adults, in those in the moderate to severe range of ID, and in those with an autism spectrum diagnosis. Self-injury was highest in those in the severe to profound range of ID and in those with autism, particularly the females. Females with autism were also more likely to make the most self-deprecating statements. Our data suggest that adult females with autism are a unique group and support the notion that mood and anxiety disorders play a role in self-destructive behaviors in this population.

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“…Early studies suggested that SIB occurs in approximately between 7-12% of all people with ID (range: 3% to 30%; [8,[21][22][23][24][25]). Recent estimates of the prevalence of SIB in those with autism suggest it occurs in average in 27.7% of individuals [26].…”

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Self-injurious behavior among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Hagopian¹

2017

Acta Psychopathol

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Self-injurious behavior (SIB) is a broad term describing a behavior that causes (or potentially produces) physical harm to oneself. This behavior is described in individuals intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with autism. SIB is a severe clinical condition that produces serious medical consequences and limits life opportunities for the persons and those who care for them. Research confirms that applied behavior analysis based approaches designed to identify controlling variables of SIB, can lead to effective interventions. Current knowledge indicates that across individuals, SIB varies along a continuum of relative environmental-biological influence. Additional research is needed to identify how medication can be used in concert with behavioral treatment, and to better understand the biological variables that are associated with the occurrence and maintenance of SIB.

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A survey of aggressive behaviour among a population of persons with intellectual disability in Queensland

Cited by 110 publications

References 22 publications

Psychiatric Comorbidity in Adolescents and Young Adults With Autism

Psychiatric Comorbidity in Adolescents and Young Adults With Autism

A Large Scale Study of the Psychometric Characteristics of the IBR Modified Overt Aggression Scale: Findings and Evidence for Increased Self-Destructive Behaviors in Adult Females with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Self-injurious behavior among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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