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Self-Injurious Behaviors In Young Autistic Children

Self-injurious behaviors in young autistic children, such as head banging, self-biting, and skin picking, are more common than many school teams realize. Research estimates that up to half of autistic individuals experience these behaviors at some point in their lives.

Self-Injurious Behaviors In Young Autistic Children

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Self-injurious behaviors in young autistic children, such as head banging, self-biting, and skin picking, are more common than many school teams realize.

Research estimates that up to half of autistic individuals experience these behaviors at some point in their lives.

For educators and therapists, these behaviors can affect a child's safety, learning, and ability to […]

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Self-injurious behaviors in young autistic children, such as head banging, self-biting, and skin picking, are more common than many school teams realize. Research estimates that up to half of autistic individuals experience these behaviors at some point in their lives. For educators and therapists, these behaviors can affect a child's safety, learning, and ability to […]

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