Understanding stalking behaviors by individuals with autism spectrum disorders and recommended prevention strategies for school settings

Date

2014

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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Abstract

Stalking behavior among some students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) is of concern both for the individual being stalked as well as the student with ASDs. This manuscript reviews effective interventions based upon functional assessment and appropriate positive behavior supports. Specific interventions for addressing stalking behavior by students with ASDs are analyzed and evaluated with suggestions for best practice for instructional procedures. Interventions covered are social skills groups, video modeling, self-management, video feedback, rule governed behavior, scripts, visual supports, counseling, psychopharmacology and reducing the amount of isolating interests and activities while increasing more opportunities for integration. Recommendations for future research are discussed. (Author Abstract)

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Keywords

child abuse, teens, adolescents, juveniles, harassment, perpetrators, prevention

Citation

Post, Michal ; Haymes, Linda ; Storey, Keith ; Loughrey, Tamara ; Campbell, Camille. (2014). Understanding stalking behaviors by individuals with autism spectrum disorders and recommended prevention strategies for school settings. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44(11), 2698-2706.

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