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Tantrums and Autism

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Many people with autistic spectrum disorders are reported to have tantrums – outbursts of childish or petulant bad temper.

We are currently researching this issue to identify the nature and scope of the problem and to determine which interventions, if any, could be effective in alleviating the problem.

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Last Updated : 07/03/2012   Back to Top

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