Self-injurious behaviors with increased likelihood of injury in autistic youth: The role of distress linked to a strong preference for sameness
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice
Published online on December 09, 2025
Abstract
Autism, Volume 30, Issue 6, Page 1620-1631, June 2026.
Self-injurious behaviors in autistic youth vary widely in their form, intensity, and potential for physical injury. This study explored predictors of two categories of self-injurious behaviors that were delineated based on their potential for physical ...
Self-injurious behaviors in autistic youth vary widely in their form, intensity, and potential for physical injury. This study explored predictors of two categories of self-injurious behaviors that were delineated based on their potential for physical ...