@article{ref1,
title="A survey of aggressive behaviour among a population of persons with intellectual disability in Queensland",
journal="Journal of intellectual disability research",
year="1994",
author="Sigafoos, J. and Elkins, J. and Kerr, M. and Attwood, T.",
volume="38",
number="Pt 4",
pages="369-381",
abstract="A survey was conducted on aggressive behaviour within a population of 2412 persons with intellectual disability in Queensland, Australia. Two hundred and sixty-one individuals were identified who engaged in at least one form of aggressive behaviour, yielding an overall prevalence of 11%. The relative prevalence of aggressive behaviour was higher among institutionalized persons (35%) when compared to those living in group homes (17%) or other community-based facilities (3%). The aggressive behaviour sample included a higher percentage of males (64%). Most were described as functioning in the severe/profound (54%) or moderate (31%) range of intellectual disability with one-third having no intelligible speech. Two-thirds of the sample received medication for their challenging behaviour, while only one-third had behavioural programmes. Eighty per cent engaged in three or more forms of aggression. Many also displayed self-injury (34%) or property destruction (30%). Surveys of aggressive behaviour may prove useful for coordinating services.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0964-2633",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}