Prevalence, phenomenology, aetiology and predictors of challenging behaviour in Smith-Magenis syndrome.
J Intellect Disabil Res
; 55(2): 138-51, 2011 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The prevalence, phenomenology aetiology and correlates of four forms of challenging behaviour in 32 children and adults with Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) were investigated.METHODS:
Cognitive assessments, questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were used to gather data on intellectual disability, verbal and physical aggression, destructive behaviour and self-injury and on characteristics known to be associated with aggression.RESULTS:
Aggression in SMS was more prevalent (87%), but not more severe than aggression in contrast groups. Aggressive behaviour was more frequently associated with environmental contingencies (e.g. attention, escape and access to tangibles) than self-injury and destructive behaviours. Severity of challenging behaviours was associated with high impulsivity.CONCLUSION:
Aggression is seen in the majority of people with SMS. Results suggest that behavioural disinhibition and operant social reinforcement are associated with the manifestation of aggression.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Conducta Autodestructiva
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Agresión
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Síndrome de Smith-Magenis
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Inhibición Psicológica
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Discapacidad Intelectual
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Intellect Disabil Res
Asunto de la revista:
TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido