Several children with autism spectrum disorders engage in vocal stereotypy, which are repetitive vocalizations that persist in the absence of social consequences. Although the behavior is physically harmless, vocal stereotypy may considerably interfere with learning and social inclusion. Thus, this…

Researchers have speculated about the addictive features of Non Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) for several years; however, little empirical research has examined this characteristic. The present study sought to advance knowledge of addiction and NSSI by demonstrating the presence of self-reported…

While bereavement interventions have proved effective in reducing complicated/prolonged grief reactions, the scholarship over the past 10 years suggests that the effectiveness of bereavement interventions for uncomplicated grief is negligible. However, these past studies have been critiqued for numerous design…

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is defined as the deliberate destruction of one's own body tissue without suicidal intent and for purposes not socially sanctioned, thus excluding tattooing and piercing (Favazza, 1998). The high prevalence rate in both clinical and community studies…