tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5548560205914833324.post2399402896472773609..comments2023-04-23T00:16:48.148+01:00Comments on Questioning Answers: Self-injurious behaviour and autismPaul Whiteleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14288851488012254897noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5548560205914833324.post-76565768137749166572012-03-17T21:22:12.425+00:002012-03-17T21:22:12.425+00:00Thanks MJ.
I read your post today about SIB base...Thanks MJ. <br /><br />I read your post today about SIB based on the recent Duerden et al study: http://autismjabberwocky.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/study-self-injurious-behaviors-in.html <br /><br />Very interesting. I was interested in the various connections made in the recent trial but as you say, fine to list the factors, but more difficult to look at individuals and pin down the precipitating issues.Paul Whiteleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14288851488012254897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5548560205914833324.post-12313076463782938042012-03-17T20:28:26.070+00:002012-03-17T20:28:26.070+00:00In my limited experience, SIBs tend to be more fro...In my limited experience, SIBs tend to be more from a lack of self-regulation and inability to cope with stress rather than a means of communication. The root of the problem might be limited communication, pain, or some sensory issue but the end result of those stimuli goes way beyond an appropriate response. <br /><br />If you have ever lived with a child who has SIBs for any length of time, you would definitely classify them as challenging behaviors. You might also see the need for appropriate use of restraints in some situations.<br /><br />But while I would classify SIBs are challenging behaviors, I think you have the right idea in terms of appropriate treatments. You have to look for the underlying physical/sensory/behavioral reason and try to correct it instead of just reaching for the meds or trying to extinct the behavior.M.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12033918835169823548noreply@blogger.com