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Hello Administrators,
All of us at ARI are grateful to have the opportunity to support the community we serve. With the active help of ARI's Board of Directors, Scientific Advisory Board, and volunteers, we continue to explore new and innovative ways to support researchers and clinicians and provide needed information and guidance to autistic individuals and their families.
One way we do this is with ARI's free online Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior Tool, which assists professionals and parents in identifying potential treatments that may reduce or eliminate self-injurious behavior (SIB) in clients or children. Examples of these behaviors include head hitting, hand/wrist biting, hair pulling, eye poking, and excessive rubbing or scratching. Research points to numerous reasons for SIB.
Responses to the survey questions may provide insight into one or more possible reasons why an individual is engaging in SIB. Links to published studies on causes and appropriate interventions are also offered based on each user's responses to the survey questions.
Moving forward with an eye toward empowering individuals, parents, and professionals with the tools and information they need is what we do at ARI, and I hope you'll check out the opportunities to participate in research, register for upcoming webinars, utilize our online tools, and view free recordings of past talks.
Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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