Autistic children and adults are at increased risk of showing behaviours that may be
described as challenging, however, little is known about whether or how these behaviours …

Across the lifespan, autistic individuals experience symptomatology concomitant with their
diagnosis including increased rates of daytime behavior (eg stereotypy, self-injurious …

Recent studies have examined non-suicidal self-injury in community and clinical samples,
but there is no published research on non-suicidal self-injury in individuals with autism …

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly experience other comorbidities.
Studies indicate that between 50% and 83% of individuals with ASD have sleep problems or …

Sleep-related problems have been frequently reported in neurodevelopmental disorders,
with special emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity …

Background Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) has been linked with a higher risk of suicide
attempts in autistic and non-autistic people. In the general population, NSSI may confer …

Atypical sensory processing is common in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), but their role in
adaptive difficulties and problem behaviors is poorly understood. Our aim was to determine …

As many as half of all autistic youth face challenges with aggression. And while research in
this area is growing, the prevalence and characterization of aggressive behaviors across …

The assessment of challenging behavior exhibited by people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities is essential for the planning of prevention and intervention …

Oral health is an essential component of overall health for all individuals. The oral health of
children and youth with developmental disabilities (CYDD) involves unique characteristics …