Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by
persistent difficulties in social communication and social interaction, coupled with restricted …

The prevalence of and risk factors for aggression were examined in 1,380 children and
adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Prevalence was high, with parents …

Background: Autism is characterized by a clinical triad of symptoms that affect social,
language, and behavioral domains. Aggression and self-injury may be associated …

Aggression is a clinically significant problem for many children and adolescents with autism
spectrum disorders (ASD). However, there have been few large-scale studies addressing …

A gap exists in the literature regarding aggression in autism spectrum disorders and how
this behavior compares to other groups. In this multisite study, the Children's Scale for …

Little is known about the manifestation of aggressive behavior in children with autism,
although it is commonly cited as a significant problem. Existing reports in autism do not …

Aggression and tantrums are common co-occurring problems with autism. Fortunately,
positive developments in the treatment of these challenging and stigmatizing behaviors …

The optimal clinical management of aggression in children and adolescents involves both
behavioral and pharmacologic intervention strategies. This article reviews medication …

Aggression can present as a significant problem behavior in individuals with a diagnosis of
developmental disability. Much research has focused on the prevalence of aggression in …

BACKGROUND: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasingly recognized as a public
health issue. Irritability and aggression (IA) often negatively affect the lives of people with …