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Factors Associated with Self-Injurious Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Findings from Two Large National Samples

Authors :
Soke, G. N.
Rosenberg, S. A.
Hamman, R. F.
Fingerlin, T.
Rosenberg, C. R.
Carpenter, L.
Lee, L. C.
Giarelli, E.
Wiggins, L. D.
Durkin, M. S.
Reynolds, A.
DiGuiseppi, C.
Source :
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Feb 2017 47(2):285-296.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

In this study, we explored potential associations among self-injurious behaviors (SIB) and a diverse group of protective and risk factors in children with autism spectrum disorder from two databases: Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network and the Autism Speaks-Autism Treatment Network (AS-ATN). The presence of SIB was determined from children's records in ADDM and a parent questionnaire in AS-ATN. We used multiple imputation to account for missing data and a non-linear mixed model with site as a random effect to test for associations. Despite differences between the two databases, similar associations were found; SIB were associated with developmental, behavioral, and somatic factors. Implications of these findings are discussed in relation to possible etiology, future longitudinal studies, and clinical practice.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0162-3257
Volume :
47
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1130114
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2951-x