Emergency Department Utilization Due to Challenging Behavior in Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at a greater risk of seeking emergency department (ED) services during behavioral crises, such as acute aggression, suicidal or homicidal ideation, self-injury, or other types of challenging behavior (e.g., pica, dangerous behaviors)....

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Published in:	Behavioral Sciences
Main Authors:	Sara R. Jeglum, Alexandra Cicero, Jordan DeBrine, Cynthia P. Livingston
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-08-01
Subjects:	autism spectrum disorder emergency department challenging behavior
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/14/8/669