The Effect of Preceding or Antecedent Physiological and Environmental Factors on Challenging Behavior

• By: Mindy Scheithauer, PhD, BCBA Joanna Lomas Mevers, PhD, BCBA-D Nathan A. Call, PhD, BCBA-D Marcus Autism Center at Emory School of Medicine
• April 1st, 2015
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Challenging behaviors (e.g., aggression, self-injury, and disruption) are prevalent among individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD; Hartley, Sikora, & McCoy, 2008). These behaviors are a common referral concern for treatment because they can cause injury, interfere with...