Treating self-harming behaviors in autistic children

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3 Interventions are useful to manage self harm in autistic kids 

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Medications are used to treat specific symptoms or underlying medical or mental health conditions.

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Medications

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Therapies and behavioral interventions are most helpful to treat self- harming behavior.

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Pychological Approaches

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such as diet changes and increased physical activity

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Complementary Methods

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