Treatment of Aggression in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by markedly impaired social interaction, impaired communication, and restricted/repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. In addition to challenges caused by core symptoms, maladaptive behaviors such as aggression can be associated with ASD and can further disrupt functioning and quality of life. For adults with ASD, these behaviors can portend adverse outcomes (e.g., harm to others or to the individual with ASD, hindering of employment opportunities, criminal justice system involvement). This article reviews the scientific literature to provide an update on evidence-based interventions for aggression in adults with ASD.

Method

A search of the electronic databases CINAH

SUBMITTER: Im DS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7803482 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Feb 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature