Non-Pharmacological Treatment for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions Who Display Harmful Sexual Behaviour

Autor/inn/en	Dredge, Kate; Rose, John
Titel	Non-Pharmacological Treatment for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions Who Display Harmful Sexual Behaviour
Quelle	In: International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 69 (2023) 6, S.783-796 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Rose, John)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2047-3869
DOI	10.1080/20473869.2022.2028418
Schlagwörter	Intervention; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Sexuality; Behavior Disorders; Behavior Modification; Cognitive Restructuring; Aggression; Group Therapy; Functional Behavioral Assessment; Foreign Countries; Crime; United Kingdom; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autism; Autismus; Sexualität; Behaviour modification; Verhaltensänderung; Ausland; Crimes; Delict; Delicts; Delikt; Großbritannien; USA
Abstract	Background: Specific treatment and interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions who display harmful sexual behaviour have yet to be widely evaluated. This review aims to consolidate and assess the quality of research exploring non-pharmacological interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions who display harmful sexual behaviour. Method: A systemic search of electronic databases was conducted. Articles were considered for inclusion, according to identified inclusion and exclusion criteria. At the end of the search, ten papers were deemed suitable for inclusion. Results: Ten studies were considered eligible for review, including a study of follow-up data of one of the original studies. Quality assessment indicated that the majority of papers provided weak research evidence, with only two papers receiving an "adequate" rating. A consistent methodological flaw was the lack of control groups for group interventions. Conclusions: There is currently a very small research base exploring non-pharmacological interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions who display harmful sexual behaviour. The current research is littered with methodological flaws, however reveals some useful information regarding the use of functional behaviour assessment and individualised treatment planning, as well as some of the limitations of using adapted group CBT interventions. Suggestions for future research include; studies evaluating the effectiveness of behavioural interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions who display harmful sexual behaviour, studies which include female participants, studies which utilise control groups where appropriate, and an evaluation of interventions for those with Autism Spectrum Conditions without Intellectual Disabilities. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01