Aggressive Behavior of People with Autism and other Intellectual and Developmental Disability

Charlot, Lauren (EDT)/ Hassiotis, Angela (EDT)

Academic Press Inc（2026/07発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 250 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780443265525

Full Description

While people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities receive extensive services for their behavioral health needs, many continue to struggle and lack a positive quality of life. The primary reason for referral for professional mental health care is most often the occurrence of aggression and other externalizing behaviors. Aggressive Behavior of People with Autism and other Intellectual and Developmental Disability explores the primary factors influencing the occurrence of aggression in this population are reviewed, and offers practical suggestions for improving outcomes. Topics covered include understanding effects of neurodevelopmental disorders, multiple factors frequently impacting risk for aggression, common medical and neurological influences, and the effects of trauma. This book will also introduce a new model for integrating multiple influences into a contextual functional behavior assessment.

Contents

1. A Final Common Pathway: Multiple Influences on Aggression
2. A Developmental Effects on Aggressive Behavior
3. Medical factors that Contribute to Aggressive Behavior.
4. Neurological Factors that Contribute to Aggressive Behavior
5. Genotypes, Phenotypes and Aggression V Differential Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders
6. The Search for the Magic Pill
7. The Role of Trauma in the Aggressive Behavior of People with ASD and IDD
8. Broad Based Positive Behavior Support: A Contextual Model.
9. Wrapping up