Aggressive Behavior of People with Autism and other Intellectual and Developmental Disability

While people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities receive extensive services for their behavioral health needs, many continue to struggle and lack a positive quality of life. The primary reason for referral for professional mental health care is most often the occurrence of aggression and other externalizing behaviors. Developmentally Disabled and Autistic Aggression explores the primary factors influencing the occurrence of aggression in this population are reviewed