Behaviours of Concern and Autism

Studies and Reviews

This  section provides details of some of the most significant scientific studies and reviews of behaviours of concern and autistic people. 

You may be able to find more studies and reviews on behaviours of concern in our publications database

If you know of any other publications we should list on this page please email info@informationautism.org

Please note that we are unable to supply publications unless we are listed as the publisher. However, if you are a UK resident you may be able to obtain them from your local public library, your college library or direct from the publisher.

Related Studies and Reviews

• Aman M. G. (2004) Management of hyperactivity and other acting-out problems in patients with autism spectrum disorder. Seminars in Pediatric Neurology. 11(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Brookman-Frazee L. et al. (2006) Parenting interventions for children with autism spectrum and disruptive behavior disorders: opportunities for cross-fertilization. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review. 9(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Carr M. E. (2016) Self-management of challenging behaviours associated with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis. Australian Psychologist. 51(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Doehring P. et al. (2014) Behavioral approaches to managing severe problem behaviors in children with autism spectrum and related developmental disorders: a descriptive analysis. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America. Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Durand V. M., Merges E. (2001) Functional communication training: a contemporary behavior analytic intervention for problem behaviors. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. 16(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Embse N. v. d., Brown A., Fortain J. (2011) Facilitating inclusion by reducing problems behaviors for students with autism spectrum disorders. Intervention in School and Clinic. 47(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Fung L. K. et al. (2016) Pharmacologic treatment of severe irritability and problem behaviors in autism: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Pediatrics. 137 Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Griffith G. M., Hutchinson L., Hastings R. P. (2013) I'm not a patient, I'm a person: The experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behavior: A thematic synthesis of qualitative studies. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. 20(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Griffith G. M., Hastings R. P. (2014) He's hard work but he's worth it. The experience of caregivers of individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour: A meta-synthesis of qualitative research. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 27(5), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Heyvaert M. et al. (2014) Efficacy of behavioral interventions for reducing problem behavior in persons with autism: An updated quantitative synthesis of single-subject research. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 35(10), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Hutchins T. L., Prelock P. A. (2014) Using communication to reduce challenging behaviors in individuals with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disability. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 23(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Kaat A. J., Lecavalier L. (2013) Disruptive behavior disorders in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders: A review of the prevalence, presentation, and treatment. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 7(12), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Klinger L. G., Ence W., Meyer A. (2013) Caregiver-mediated approaches to managing challenging behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience. 15(2), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Machalicek W. et al. (2007) A review of interventions to reduce challenging behavior in school settings for students with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 16(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Matson J. L., Fodstad J. C., Rivet T. T. (2009) The relationship of social skills and problem behaviors in adults with intellectual disability and autism or PDD-NOS. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 3(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Matson J. L., Rivet T. T. (2008) Characteristics of challenging behaviours in adults with autistic disorder, PDD-NOS, and intellectual disability. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 33(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Matson J. L., Shoemaker M. (2009) Intellectual disability and its relationship to autism spectrum disorders. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 30(6), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Matson J. L. et al. (2011) Issues in the management of challenging behaviours of adults with autism spectrum disorder. CNS Drugs. 25(7), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Matson J. L., Dempsey T. (2008) Autism spectrum disorders: Pharmacotherapy for core symptoms and challenging behaviors. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 20(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Matson J. L. et al. (2011) What is the evidence for environmental causes of challenging behaviors in persons with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders? Research in Developmental Disabilities. 32(2),
  
  
• Matson J. L., Nebel-Schwalm M. (2007) Assessing challenging behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders: a review. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 28(6), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• McClintock K., Hall S., Oliver C. (2003) Risk markers associated with challenging behaviours in people with intellectual disabilities: a meta-analytic study. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 47(6), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• McNellis C. A., Harris T. (2014) Residential treatment of serious behavioral disturbance in autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 23(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Mirenda P. (1997) Supporting individuals with challenging behavior through functional communication training and AAC: Research review. Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 13(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Montgomery J. M. et al. (2014) Interventions for challenging behaviours of students with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities: A synthesis paper. Exceptionality Education International. 23(1), Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Sawyer A. et al. (2014) Psychopharmacological treatment of challenging behaviours in adults with autism and intellectual disabilities: A systematic review. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 8(7), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Stigler K. A. (2014) Psychopharmacologic management of serious behavioral disturbance in ASD. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 23(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Stoesz B. M. et al. (2016) Reduce, manage or cope: a review of strategies for training school staff to address challenging behaviours displayed by students with intellectual developmental disabilities. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs. 16(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Totsika V., Hastings R. P. (2009) Persistent challenging behaviour in people with an intellectual disability. Current Opinions in Psychiatry. 22(5), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Walker V. L., Snell M. E. (2013) Effects of augmentative and alternative communication on challenging behaviour:A meta-analysis. Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 29(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  

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21 Sep 2022