Self-injurious Behavior: Analysis, Assessment, and Treatment

This volume addresses the topic of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in persons with developmental disabilities. Among professionals and the lay public alike, there is little debate over the seriousness of self-injury, its detrimental effects, and the need for therapeutic intervention. At the same time, there are divergent views concerning its etiology and treatment. Understanding the causes of self-injury, for example, requires an analysis of biological factors, socioenvironmental variables, c...