Self-Injurious Behavior – Q&A
Lauren Moskowitz, Ph.D., answers questions about self-injury and other challenging behaviors. She outlines replacement behaviors, discusses aggression and provides suggestions for interventions. Moskowitz highlights functional behavior analyses, ABC data sheets, and how to use behavioral extinction as a parenting tool.
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