Self-injurious behaviour is where a person physically harms themselves. It’s sometimes called self-harm. About half of autistic people engage in self-injurious behaviour at some point in their life, and it can affect people of all ages. To find out about the possible causes, things you can do when it happens, and ways you can try to prevent it from happening, click here.

This paper discusses the many causes of self-injury and describes interventions based on the underlying cause. Click here to read more.

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