Compass Toolkit: Self-Injurious Behaviours in Children & Youth with Autism & Intellectual Impairments

This is a toolkit for healthcare providers on self-injurious behaviour. “Self-injurious behaviour (SIB) such as head banging, biting and/or hitting oneself is common among certain populations with Autism and Intellectual Impairments. This toolkit does not address non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), e.g. cutting/burning/self-harm, which can occur in populations with depression, anxiety or personality disorders. This toolkit focuses on self-injurious behaviour expressed by children and youth with neurological diagnoses and conditions.”


Additional Details

Subjects: Early YearsMental HealthPhysical HealthProfessional Development

Author: Compass Mental Health

Publisher: Compass Mental Health

Publication Date: 23-Apr

Format: Website

Age Range: Pre-School Age (0-5)School Age (5-18)Youth & Young Adults (13-25)