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  • Title: Using communication to reduce challenging behaviors in individuals with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disability.
    Author: Hutchins TL, Prelock PA.
    Journal: Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am; 2014 Jan; 23(1):41-55. PubMed ID: 24231166.
    Abstract:
    This article describes the relationship between expressive communication impairments and common challenging behaviors in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability. The communication challenges of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder/Intellectual Disability are described and several evidence-based intervention strategies are proposed to support communication so as to decrease challenging behaviors. Recommendations for practice are offered.
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