Research summaries for autism therapy: aggressive behavior

definition of aggressive behavior: Behavior or action that intrudes on others and may be harmful to others. Aggressive behaviors may be physical or verbal.
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Can One Hour per Week of Therapy Lead to Lasting Changes in Young Children with Autism?, Summarized Jun 8, 2009

Social communication may be improved in children with autism when their parents learn applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy methods to use at home at least one hour a week.

Eight families of toddlers with autism took part in 1-hour therapy sessions for 12 weeks. The parents and children were together during the sessions and the parents learned about therapy techniques. Parents learned how to use methods from the Early Start Denver Model of ABA in their daily routines at home. After 12 weeks, children were speaking more often and interacting more with their parents and therapists. Children continued to improve in 4 more follow-up sessions over 3 months with no therapist help. The techniques were also helpful for children with aggressive behaviors. Read more...

Constipation Associated with Self-Injurious and Aggressive Behavior Exhibited by a Child Diagnosed with Autism, Summarized Apr 24, 2009

The health of the gut may be an important key to behavior in children with autism.

This study was designed to see if children who are constipated are more likely to hurt themselves (self-injurious behavior). The study had only one boy (age 7) with autism who was also prone to constipation. The child was given drug therapy (Senokot and MiraLAX) to promote bowel clean out. The authors found that as his bowel status improved, the level of his problem behavior decreased until it reached near-zero levels. The authors suggest that the child was in pain from the constipation and the pain may have prompted his problem behavior. Read more...

Control of Psychomotor Agitation and Aggressive Behavior in Patients with Autistic Disorder: A Retrospective Chart Review, Summarized Jan 5, 2009

Risperidone and other drugs may help with agitation and aggressive behavior in patients with autism.

This study was designed to review the charts of Brazilian patients with autism who received drug therapy for symptoms of psychomotor agitation or aggressive behavior towards others. The drug therapies are designed to help the patient to better receive social and educational interventions. The effects of the drugs were noted in the patient's file by the doctor. The study found that 77% of patients had improved symptoms with drug therapy. The drugs most often prescribed were second generation antipsychotics. Read more...

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Etiology and Pharmacotherapy, Summarized Dec 19, 2008

This paper reviews the different drug therapies for autism.

For example, antipsychotics have been used as an autism treatment to decrease aggression and help with impulse control. Lithium has been shown to help with mood in adults with autism and manic problems. Propranolol (a beta blocker drug) has been shown to help severe aggression. Clonidine may help with hyperactivity and irritability in patients with autism. The authors conclude by stating that drug therapy should only be used to help with behavior and treat certain symptoms that are common in people with autism. Read more...

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Synonyms for aggressive behavior include: aggression, aggressions, aggressive, aggressive behaviors, aggressive behaviour, aggressive behaviours
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