Adult Outcomes and Supported Employment Strategies

Abstract

The occurrence of behavioral problems, namely, sporadic or maintained episodes of psychomotor agitation, occasionally with aggressive and/or self-injuring behavior, is not uncommon in individuals with Autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Changes in behaviour are often associated with psychiatric comorbidities, particularly depression and anxiety and, frequently, are the most visible expression of these disorders. Behaviour problems might also be a manifestation of physical discomfort or pain, specifically in individuals with moderate to severe intellectual disability and language disorder. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)