TY - JOUR
T1 - Therapists’ Experiences of Aggressive Behaviors among Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
T2 - A Qualitative Analysis
AU - Levy, Inna
AU - Ben-David, Sarah
AU - Levin-Gonen, Rakefet
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - This study examines central themes in therapists’ interpretations and reactions to aggressive behaviors by youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We conducted semi-structured interviews with 13 therapists working with youth with ASD and used interpretative phenomenological analysis. The analysis indicated three main themes: (1) Internal vs. external causes, (2) Mental and physical toll vs. the sense of challenge, and (3) Proactive and reactive coping with aggressive behaviors. The findings contribute to understanding therapists’ perceptions and reactions toward aggressive behaviors among youth with ASD. Clinical implications include the need for training and support for therapists working with youth with ASD.
AB - This study examines central themes in therapists’ interpretations and reactions to aggressive behaviors by youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We conducted semi-structured interviews with 13 therapists working with youth with ASD and used interpretative phenomenological analysis. The analysis indicated three main themes: (1) Internal vs. external causes, (2) Mental and physical toll vs. the sense of challenge, and (3) Proactive and reactive coping with aggressive behaviors. The findings contribute to understanding therapists’ perceptions and reactions toward aggressive behaviors among youth with ASD. Clinical implications include the need for training and support for therapists working with youth with ASD.
KW - Aggression
KW - attributions
KW - autism spectrum disorders
KW - challenging behavior
KW - therapists
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85147205368&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/07317107.2023.2167058
DO - 10.1080/07317107.2023.2167058
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AN - SCOPUS:85147205368
SN - 0731-7107
VL - 45
SP - 131
EP - 148
JO - Child and Family Behavior Therapy
JF - Child and Family Behavior Therapy
IS - 2
ER -