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Early development of stereotyped and self-injurious behaviors: I. Incidence

G Berkson1, M Tupa, L Sherman

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago, 60607-7137, USA. gberkson@uic.edu

American Journal of Mental Retardation : AJMR
|November 16, 2001
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Self-injurious behaviors (SIBs) were observed in 4.6% of young children with developmental disabilities. Body-rocking was common among motorically capable children, often directed towards the head.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Pediatric Medicine

Background:

  • Developmental disabilities can present with various behavioral challenges.
  • Self-injurious behaviors (SIBs) are a concern in children with developmental disabilities.
  • Understanding the prevalence and patterns of SIBs is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of self-injurious behaviors (SIBs) in young children with developmental disabilities.
  • To describe the types and patterns of SIBs observed in this population.
  • To identify common motor behaviors associated with SIBs.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 39 children younger than 40 months with developmental disabilities from five programs.
  • Data collected through video sampling, observation notes, parent and staff reports, and clinical records.
  • Prevalence of SIBs was calculated based on the total eligible children in the programs.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-one children (4.6% of the total program population) exhibited SIBs.
  • Body-rocking was observed in nearly all motorically capable children in at least one position.
  • SIBs were primarily directed towards the head, with body-rocking frequent in four-point and seated positions.

Conclusions:

  • A notable percentage of young children with developmental disabilities exhibit SIBs.
  • Body-rocking is a prevalent motor behavior in this group, often associated with SIBs.
  • Further research is needed to understand the function and management of SIBs in early childhood.

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