TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2002//
TI  - Self-injurious behavior, self-restraint, and compulsive behaviors in Cornelia de Lange syndrome
JO  - American journal on mental retardation
A1  - Hyman, Philippa
A1  - Oliver, Chris
A1  - Hall, Scott
SP  - 146
EP  - 154
VL  - 107
IS  - 2
N2  - Researchers have argued that individuals who show self-restraint are more likely to show self-injurious behavior (SIB) that is compulsive. Self-injurious behavior, self-restraint, and compulsive behaviors have been described as features of Cornelia de Lange syndrome. We examined whether individuals with this syndrome displaying SIB and self-restraint exhibit more compulsive behaviors than do those without SIB and self-restraint. Main caregivers of individuals with the syndrome completed questionnaires. A significant association was found between SIB and self-restraint, and those displaying both behaviors displayed significantly more compulsions than did those not exhibiting them. Findings extend the compulsive behavior theory and highlight areas for further research.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0895-8017
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1352/0895-8017(2002)107<0146:SIBSRA>2.0.CO;2
ID  - ref1
ER  -