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Appendix II Results
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Figure S1 Study flow diagram
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Table S1 Summary data of all included studies
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Angelman Syndrome
4
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome
5
Cri du Chat Syndrome
11
Down Syndrome
13
fragile X Syndrome
20
Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome
25
Lowe Syndrome
35
Prader-Willi Syndrome
36
Rett Syndrome
44
Smith-Magenis Syndrome
46
Tuberous Sclerosis Syndrome
50
William-Beuren Syndrome
52
ID of unknown origin
53
ID of unknown origin and ASD
69
Others
71
Legend
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General abbreviations
78
Abbreviations assessment tools
79
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Appendix II Results
Figure S1. Study flow diagram
Full text of
manuscripts
assessed for
eligibility (n=80)
Potentially relevant
manuscripts
identified through
database searching
(n=1288)
Manuscripts
screened using
abstracts (n=1155)
Manuscripts excluded as no
ID population, no focus on
SIB, or no original study
(n=714)
Full text of
manuscripts
assessed for
eligibility (n=441)
Manuscripts excluded as no
original study or no focus on
SIB (n=352)
Manuscripts
included for scoping
review (n=169)
Manuscripts excluded as not
related to study objectives
(n=133)
Reference checking
for relevant
manuscripts(n=441)
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Appendix II Results
Table S1. Summary data of all included studies
Summary data are presented on Angelman Syndrome (AS), Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS), Cri du Chat
Syndrome (CdCS), Down Syndrome (DS), fragile X Syndrome (fraX), Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome (LNS), Lowe
syndrome (LS), Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), Rett Syndrome (Rett), Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS),
Tuberous Sclerosis Syndrome (TSC), William-Beuren Syndrome (WBS), ID of unknown origin, and those with
ID of unknown origin and ASD.
The table explains: general study information (author, year, aim and study method), characteristics of study
population (entity, acquisition, selection criteria, confirmation od the genetic diagnosis, physical
characteristics, and number, age and gender of participants), studied features behavior/cognition (including
assessment and level of abilities), SIB (definition, prevalence, phenomenology) and study appraisal (type of
publication, study design and follow-up).
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Angelman
GeneralAuthor / year Arron / 20111
Type of study1 Behavioral
Aim Phenomenology
Methods Questionnaires
Study population
Entity Various known syndromes / Angelman S Acquisition Support group
Selection criteria ID + known syndrome (AS) Confirmation diagnosis n.m.
Physical exams Questionnaire
Results Disturbed vision 12.5%, hearing loss 0%
n 104
Age: mean/SD/range 13.40/7.97/? Male : Female 58:46 Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB, repetitie behavior,
hyperactivity/impulsivity, mood, ASD, abilities Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) RBQ, TAQ, MIPQ, ASQ, Wessex
Level of abilities (ID/AF) All levels SIB
Definition Operational (RBQ)
Prevalence 45%
Age of onset n.m.
Provocative influences n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 OR: Hits self with body 0.83; hits self against
object 1.60; hits self with object 2.94; bites self 0.92; pulls self 0.96; rubs/scratches self 0.91; inserts 1.26
Duration n.m.
Frequency n.m.
Intensity n.m.
Severity n.m.
SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
SIB less in AS than in CdCS, CdLS, fraX, PWS, LS and SMS.
SIB associated with repetitive and impulsive behavior.
n.m. Study appraisal
Type pub Original
Study design Cross sectional
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CdLS
GeneralAuthor / year Arron / 20111 Basile / 20072 Berney / 19993
Type of study1 Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
Aim Phenomenology Behavioral phenotype Behavioral phenotype Methods Questionnaires Direct assessment (hospital) Questionnaire Study population
Entity Various known syndromes / CdLS CdLS CdLS
Acquisition Support groups Support group Support group, prospected by physicians Selection criteria ID + known syndrome (CdLS) None n.m.
Confirmation diagnosis n.m. Clinical Clinical
Physical exams Questionnaire Clinical phenotype severity score Clinical phenotype severity score Results Disturbed vision 23.7%, hearing loss 34% 36/56 classical; 20/56 mild 30/49 classical; 19/49 mild
seizures 14/49; disturbed sleep 39/49; GI problems 37/49
n 101 56 49
Age: mean/SD/range 17.49/17.49/? 10.6/8.5/1-31 10.2/ 7.8/?
Male : Female 41:60 29:27 21:28
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB, repetitive behavior,
hyperactivity/impulsivity, mood, ASD, abilities SIB, challenging behavior, ASD, adaptive behavior, cognition SIB, aggression, hyperactivity, ASD Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) RBQ, TAQ, MIPQ, ASQ, Wessex ABC, DBC-P, VABS, CARS, Wechsler, Leiter-R,
Standford-Binet, Griffiths SSBPQ Level of abilities (ID/AF) All levels All levels All levels SIB
Definition Operational (RBQ) n.m. n.m.
Prevalence 70.3% 36% (20/56) 55% (27/49)
Age of onset n.m. n.m. n.m.
Provocative influences n.m. - Thwarting; frustration; anxiety; fear; boredom; demand avoidance Form(s)/topography2 OR: Hits with body 4.03; hits against object
2.69; hits with object 4.71; bites self 2.55; pulls self 4.99; rubs/scratches self 3.04; inserts 3.83
n.m. Finger biting, head banging, scratching, wrist biting, eye poking;
70%> 1 site
Duration n.m. n.m n.m.
Frequency n.m. n.m Occasional (n.o.s.)
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity n.m. Scratches or picks on the skin “Severe” (n.o.s.) SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
SIB more in CdCS, CdLS, fraX, PWS, LS and SMS.
SIB associated with repetitive and impulsive behavior
n.m.
Correlation with phenotype, increased age, low cognition, communication skills, high pain threshold, autistic-like behavior, compulsive behaviors
n.m.
Correlation with increased age, ASS; low cognition; triggers thwarting or frustration (34%), anxiety or fear (18%), boredom (13%), demand avoidance (5%)
n.m. Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Cross sectional Cross sectional Cross sectional
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CdLS
General
Author / year Eden / 20144 Hall / 20085 Hyman / 20026
Type of study1 Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
Aim SIB-aggression Health, sleep, SIB SIB, self-restraint, compulsive behavior Methods Questionnaire Interview, questionnaire Questionnaires
Study population
Entity Various syndromes / CdLS CdLS / matched control group CdLS
Acquisition Support group Support group Support group
Selection criteria CdLS Diagnostic info, age, distance n.m. (88/229, bias?)
Confirmation diagnosis n.m. n.m. Informant-based
Physical exams Questionnaire Health questionnaire, ISQ Hearing and vision questionnaire Results Disturbed vision 33.7%, disturbed hearing
42.6% Eye (36.7:36.4); GI (71.2:31.8); genitalia (28.8:4.5); hernia (25.0:2.3); problems increasing with age
45% hearing +/- vision problems
n 61 54 / 46 88
Age: mean/SD/range 10.10/3.25/? 13.88/8.58/? 12.89/8.02/1-38
Male : Female 27:34 25:29 42:46
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB, challenging behavior, repetitive behavior, hyperactivity/impulsivity, mood, social communication, abilities
SIB, challenging behavior, abilities SIB, self-restraint, compulsive behavior, abilities
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) CBQ, RBQ, TAQ, MIPQ, SCQ, Wessex CB interview, Wessex Own questionnaire (incl. SIB, Wessex, challenging behavior), CB checklist, SR checklist
Level of abilities (ID/AF) n.m. All levels All levels
SIB
Definition n.m. Operational (CB interview) Operational (questionnaire)
Prevalence 63.9% n.m. 63.6% (56/88)
Age of onset n.m. n.m. n.m.
Provocative influences n.m. n.m. n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 n.m. n.o.s. n.o.s.
Duration n.m. n.m. n.m.
Frequency n.m. n.m. n.m.
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.o.s.
Severity n.m. n.m.. n.o.s.
SIB related results Behavioral Physical
SIB associated with low mood, hyperactivity, impulsivity, repetitive use of language, pain-related behavior
n.m.
n.m.
Correlation with skin problems; no correlation with other health problems or sleep problems
Correlation with age (>12 yrs); correlation SIB and self-restraint; correlation compulsive behaviors with SIB + self-restraint n.m.
Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case-control Case-control Cross sectional
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CdLS
General
Author / year Hyman / 20017 Johnson / 19768 Moss / 20059
Type of study1 Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
Aim Parents’ perspective Behavioral phenotype Environmental influence Methods Interview, questionnaire Observations Observations Study population
Entity CdLS CdLS CdLS
Acquisition Support group Tertiary (psychology) center
(human interaction laboratory) Support group, referral physicians, head teachers Selection criteria n.m. n.m. High SIB rate, school education, distance
(8/59/144)
Confirmation diagnosis Informant-based n.m. n.m.
Physical exams None None Questionnaire
Results n.a. n.a. Poor hearing 4/8 (50%); poor vision 3/8 (38%)
mild epilepsy 3/8 (38%); poor/non-ambulant 3/8 (38%)
n 86 9 8
Age: mean/SD/range 12.89/7.81/1-38 ?/?/5-25 9.83/?/4.25-14.25
Male : Female n.m. 3:9 5:3
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB, challenging behavior Behavior (self-aversive, social, repetitive,
stereotypic behavior, autistic) SIB, adaptive behavior, abilities Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) CB interview (questionnaire), PAQ (partly) Observation (videotaped) CB interview part II, VABS, Wessex Level of abilities (ID/AF) All levels n.m. Severe-profound
SIB
Definition Operational (questionnaire) Operational With reference
Prevalence 62.8% (54/86) 43% (3/7) 100% (8/8; case series)
Age of onset n.m. n.m. n.m.
Provocative influences n.m. n.m. n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 n.o.s. Hits self, picks chin, pulls hair Hair pulling (1/8); finger biting (3/8), ear
poking (1/8); finger picking (3/8); arm picking (1/8); body picking (2); head hitting (3/8); lip biting/chewing (1/8);
1 form (1/8); 2 forms (3/8); 3 forms (3/8); 4 forms (1/8)
Duration n.o.s. n.o.s. 1.46-75.17% time
Frequency n.m. n.o.s. n.m.
Intensity n.o.s. Hits self 0-14.9 sec/min
Picks chin 0-1.9 sec/min Pulls hair 0-2.1 sec/min
n.o.s.
Severity n.o.s. n.m. SIB severity score 14-27
SIB related results Behavioral Physical
According to parents correlation with ID, stereotypic behavior
n.m.
n.m. n.m.
7/8 (88%) >1 form of SIB associated with particular setting
n.m. Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Cross sectional Case study/series Case study/series
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CdLS
General
Author / year Oliver / 200610 Oliver / 200911 Rojahn / 201312
Type of study1 Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
Aim Environmental influence Prevalence, phenomenology Validation BPI Methods Direct assessment
(research setting) Questionnaires, observation Questionnaire Study population
Entity CdLS CdLS / matched control group CdLS
Acquisition Support group Support group Support group
Selection criteria None Age >2, distance (54/190, bias?) n.m. Confirmation diagnosis No Indirect report/informant based; 2nd opinion
geneticist (13/54) n.m. Physical exams None Sensitivity to pain rating; ISQ n.m.
Results n.a. Pain rating (mean) 2.46:2.55;
Total sleep score (mean) 12.01:11.67 n.a.
n 16 54 / 46 180
Age: mean/SD/range 7.61/3.68/? 13.9/9.0/? 16.18/10.7/1.5-61.4
Male : Female 9:7 25:54 76:104
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB, challenging behavior,
social interaction, adaptive behavior SIB, challenging behavior, compulsive behavior, ASD, adaptive behavior SIB Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) Observation with coding, CB Interview, VABS ABC, CB Interview, CB checklist, GARS, VABS BPI Level of abilities (ID/AF) Severe-profound All levels All levels SIB
Definition With reference Operational (CB interview) Operational (BPI) Prevalence 88% (14/16) 55.6% (30/54) 85 % (154/180) >1 SIB form
Age of onset n.m. n.m. n.m.
Provocative influences Adult attention n.m. n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 Hand-picking (3/16); body-picking (3/16); face
hitting (3/16); body hitting (2/16) Biting (31/54); body to object (15/54); skin picking (41/54); body poking (11/54); striking (15/54); body (35/54); face (37/54); head (17/54); hand (41/54); mouth (6/54)
Teeth grinding 54.0%; head hitting 44.4%; self-scratching 37.2%;
0-11 topographies/person
Duration n.m. n.o.s. n.m.
Frequency n.m. Occurring more than once Frequency scores (4.3-10)
Intensity n.m. n.o.s. n.m.
Severity n.m. n.o.s. Severity scores (3.7-8.0)
SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
Influence adult attention; SIB variability across conditions
n.m.
Biting hand in CdLS > control group Stereotyped behavior directed towards hands, head, body, hand posturing; hyperactivity/stereotypic, compulsive behavior predicts SIB
n.m.
Correlation with ID
n.m. Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case study/series Case-control Cross sectional
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CdLS
General
Author / year Sarimski / 199713 Sloneem / 200914 Shear / 197115
Type of study1 Behavioral Behavioral Combined
Aim Social-emotional factors, parental stress,
communication Environmental influence Phenotype Methods Questionnaires Interview, observations Case report Study population
Entity CdLS CdLS / matched control group CdLS
Acquisition Support group, tertiary (psychology) center Support group Tertiary (medical / psychiatry) center Selection criteria n.m. CdLS + SIB (27 of 54 invited; bias?) SIB + CdLS
Confirmation diagnosis n.m. Clinical Clinical
Physical exams SSBP n.m. Clinical phenotype, lab, X ray
Results Solid food refusal 14/27; marked feeding problems 4/27; nasogastr tubes 3/27; settling problems 7/27; night walking 8/27; sleep medication 1/27
n.a. Classical phenotype;
uric acid, hypoxanthine, xanthine, purine normal
n 27 27 / 17 2
Age: mean/SD/range 7.10/4.9/1-16 14.44/7.31/? 1-6
Male : Female 12:15 14:13 2:0
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB, challenging behavior, communicative
behaviors, social-emotional functioning SIB, challenging behavior, adaptive behavior SIB, cognition Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) SSBP, BPI, PVCS, (PSI) CB interview, VABS;
naturalistic observations Observation, Psyche Catell, Piaget Sensori Motor scale Level of abilities (ID/AF) Moderate-severe All levels Profound
SIB
Definition Operational (BPI) Coding individually n.m.
Prevalence 40.7% (11/27) 50% (27/54) 100% (2/2)
Age of onset n.m. n.m. 3 and 4 y
Provocative influences n.m. n.m. n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 Self-biting 11/27; self-scratching 11/27; head
banging/self-pitching 9/27; hair-pulling/rumination 8/27; bruxism 14/27
Picking 19/27, poking 3/27, biting 14/27, striking 5/27, body to object 4/27; body 9/27; face 10/27; head 6/27; hand 19/27; mouth 1/27; sense organ 4/27
Sucking/biting fingers, pulling/scratching chin+ chest, dislocating hips, biting shoulders, knees, lip picking chest / face
Duration n.m. n.m. n.m.
Frequency n.o.s. n.m. n.m.
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity n.o.s. n.m. Excoriation, bleeding skin; hypertrophic
lesions, fissure SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
Correlation with ID (in age>6yr) and communication competence
n.m.
In 7/27 environmental influence on form of SIB; in 6/27 environmental influence on topography of SIB;
associations between environment and SIB not different between CdLS and comparison group
n.m.
Intensive operant behavior training useful
n.m. Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Cross sectional Case-control Case study/series
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CdLS
General
Author / year Wulffaert / 200916 Menolascino / 198217
Type of study1 Combined Behavioral
Aim Phenotype, parental stress Behavioral phenotype Methods Questionnaire, interview, medical exam Observation / intervention Study population
Entity CdLS CdLS
Acquisition Support group, tertiary (medical) center Tertiary (psychology) center Selection criteria CdLS confirmed n.m.
Confirmation diagnosis Clinical + molecular n.m. Physical exams Physical severity score n.m. Results Severity 5-14 (M 9.4, SD 2.2);
Classical phenotype 70%; mild phenotype 19%; atypical 11%
n.a.
n 37 1
Age: mean/SD/range 18.1/13.0/1.4-46.2 14
Male : Female 21:16 1:0
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features Challenging behavior, adaptive behavior SIB Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) DISCO-10, DBC-P, VABS (NPSI-S) Observation Level of abilities (ID/AF) All levels Severe SIB
Definition Operational (DISCO-10) n.m.
Prevalence 49% (18/37) 100% (case report)
Age of onset n.m. n.m.
Provocative influences n.m. n..m
Form(s)/topography2 n.m. Picking back neck, chin
Duration n.m. Persistent
Frequency Frequently 8/37 (22%), occasionally 14/37
(38%) n.o.s.
Intensity n.m. n.o.s.
Severity n.m. “Severe” (n.o.s.)
SIB related results Behavioral Physical
Correlation with functioning persons, ASS Correlation with physical severity score and gene
Marked obstinacy, hyperactivity, non-attending minimal tasks; influence positive behavioral programming
n.m. Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original
Study design Cross sectional Case study/series
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Cri du Chat
General
Author / year Arron / 20111 Cornish / 199618 Ross Collins / 200219
Type of study1 Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
Aim Phenomenology Phenotype Prevalence
Methods Questionnaires Questionnaire Questionnaire
Study population
Entity Various known syndromes / CdC CdC CdC
Acquisition Support groups Support group Support group
Selection criteria ID + known syndrome (CdC) CdC CdC
Confirmation diagnosis n.m. Cytogenetic n.m.
Physical exams Questionnaire Questionnaire n.m.
Results Disturbed vision 15.5%, hearing loss 17.2% Eating < normal 3/27; eating > normal 5/27; pica 11/27; abnormal vision 4/27 n.a.
n 58 27 66
Age: mean/SD/range 17.20/12.16/? 8.3/?/4.0-16.0 14.75/?/6-37
Male : Female 21:37 13:14 27:29
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB, repetitive behavior,
hyperactivity/impulsivity, mood, ASD, abilities SIB, other behaviors, cognition SIB, stereotypy, challenging behavior Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) RBQ, TAQ, MIPQ, ASQ, Wessex SSBPQ, BPVS BPI
Level of abilities (ID/AF) All levels All levels Moderate-severe SIB
Definition Operational (RBQ) n.m. Operational (BPI)
Prevalence 76.8% 70.3% 92%
Age of onset n.m. n.m. n.m.
Provocative influences n.m. n.m. n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 OR: Hits with body 3.05; hits against object
2.98; hits with object 5.75; bites 2.89; pulls 10.90; rubs/scratches 4.51; inserts 2.44
n.m. Self-biting 47.0%; head to body 55.0%; body to body 31.8%; head to object 47.0%; body to object 21.2%; pulling hair 34.8%; scratching 40.9%; pinching 25.8%; fingers in cavities 33.3%; objects in cavities 19.7%; pica 27.3%; teeth grinding 43.9%; extreme drinking 19.7; vomiting/rumination 57.6%; air swallowing 4.5%.
1 topo 6%; ≥2 topo 86%; >10 topo 8%
Duration n.m. n.m. n.m.
Frequency n.m. n.m. Extremely variable
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity n.m. n.m. n.m.
SIB related results Behavioral Physical
SIB more in CdCS, CdLS, fraX, PWS, LS and SMS.
SIB associated with repetitive and impulsive behavior
n.m.
n.m.
n.m.
Correlation between stereotypy and SIB; aggression and SIB
n.m. Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Cross sectional Cross sectional Cross sectional
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Cri du Chat
General
Author / year VanBuggenhout / 200020
Type of study1 Behavioral
Aim Changing phenotype with age
Methods Observation
Study population
Entity CdC
Acquisition n.m.
Selection criteria n.m. Confirmation diagnosis Cytogenetic
Physical exams Physical exam, molecular re-analysis Results Face signs less obvious with time.
Del(5)(p14.1) 1/7 Del(5)(p13.3) 5/7 Del(5)(p15.31) 1/7 n 7 Age: mean/SD/range 47, 45, 44, 43, 25, 16, 18 ?/?/16-47 Male : Female 4:3 Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB, psychomotor abilities Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) Observation, Termann-Merrill Level of abilities (ID/AF) Mild 1/7, severe-profound 6/7 SIB
Definition n.m.
Prevalence 71%
Age of onset n.m.
Provocative influences Frustration (1/7)
Form(s)/topography2 Nail/hand biting, head banging, scratching
Duration n.m.
Frequency n.m.
Intensity n.m.
Severity n.m.
SIB related results Behavioral Physical
SIB unchanged over time n.m.
Study appraisal
Type pub Original
Study design Case study/series
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Down
General
Author / year Ball / 197521 Bhattacharyya / 201022 Buono / 201023
Type of study1 Behavioral Combined Behavioral
Aim External influences Correlation SIB-Phenotype SIB phenomenology
Methods Observation Observation Questionnaire
Study population
Entity Various etiologies / DS Various etiologies/ DS Various etiologies / DS Acquisition Tertiary (behavioral) center Tertiary (medical) center From 1040 ID persons n.o.s
Selection criteria SIB n.m. ID
Confirmation diagnosis n.o.s. Molecular n.m.
Physical exams Medical report/history Physical exam n.m. Results Decreased vision, hearing loss, heart
malformation In DS more minor anomalies n.m.
n 3 (case series)/1DS 70 25
Age: mean/SD/range 11 ?/?/3-37 15.3/10.6/?
Male : Female 1:0 n.m. 16:9
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB SIB, challenging behavior/psychiatric
disorders SIB
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) Observation DASH-II SRCA
Level of abilities (ID/AF) Profound n.m. All levels
SIB
Definition n.m. n.m. With reference
Prevalence 100% (case study) n.m. 45.4%
Age of onset n.m. n.m. <7: 72%; 7-12:12%; 13-18: 4%; >18: 12%; not valuable: 0
Provocative influences n.m. n.m. n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 Heavy blows to the Adam's apple with closed
fist. n.m. Hitting with hand 28%; object-hitting 12%; skin-picking 8%; self-scratching 0; grinding teeth/self-pinching 4%; object-finger in cavities 12%; self-biting 12%; hair-pulling 4%; nail pulling-eating 24%; teeth grinding 32%; mouth (48%), hands (44%), head (29%), cheeks (12%), ears (8%)
Duration n.m. n.m. n.m.
Frequency n.m. n.m. n.m.
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity Prominent scars n.m. n.m.
SIB related results Behavioral Physical
Apparatus giving shocks successfully faded out for extended periods of time and control generalized across settings and people n.m.
n.m.
SIB negatively correlated with head circumference and positively with ear anomalies
Topographies different in various syndromes (mouth, teeth grinding)
n.m.
Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case study/series (intervention) Case-control Cross sectional
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Down
General
Author / year Eden / 20144 Fisher / 199724 Fisher / 199825
Type of study1 Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
Aim SIB-aggression External influences Environmental influences
Methods Questionnaire Observation Functional analysis / experimental (TENS) Study population
Entity Various syndromes / DS Various etiologies / DS DS
Acquisition Support group Tertiary (behavioral) center Tertiary (behavioral) center
Selection criteria DS ID+SIB DS+SIB
Confirmation diagnosis n.m. n.m. n.m.
Physical exams Questionnaire Medical history n.m.
Results Disturbed vision 44.2%, disturbed hearing
46.5% Cataract n.a.
n 43 1 1 (case report)
Age: mean/SD/range 9.00/3.31/? 20 25
Male : Female 18:25 1:0 1:0
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB, challenging behavior, repetitive behavior, hyperactivity/impulsivity, mood, social communication, abilities
SIB SIB
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) CBQ, RBQ, TAQ, MIPQ, SCQ, Wessex Functional analysis Functional analysis
Level of abilities (ID/AF) n.m. Profound Profound
SIB
Definition n.m. n.m. Operational
Prevalence 11.9% 100% (case study) 100% (case study)
Age of onset n.m. n.m. n.m.
Provocative influences n.m. n.m. Ignore (automatic reinforcement) Form(s)/topography2 n.m. Punching head/face/ear, scratching
ear/neck/scalp, eye poking Eye poking, head punching, skin pinching, scratching, head banging
Duration n.m. Continuous n.m.
Frequency n.m. Shown but n.m. Ignore 42.2%; social attention 29.9%; demand 23.7%; toy play 17.2%
Electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): 24.7/min>1.5/min
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity n.m. “Cauliflower ears”, scars, chronic sores
forehead, ears, scalp Tissue damage, contusions, lacerations, “cauliflower ears” SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
SIB associated with low mood, hyperactivity, impulsivity, repetitive use of language, pain-related behavior
n.m.
SIB reacted to restraints and fading (decrease; different topography) n.m.
Decreased by TENS 10min; increased by TENS 20-30 min loss efficacy TENS with time n.m.
Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case-control Case study/series (intervention) Case study/series (intervention)
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Down
General
Author / year Hagopian / 200526 Luiselli / 198627 Maatta / 200628
Type of study1 Behavioral Behavioral/pharmacological Behavioral
Aim Environmental influences Efficacy treatment Mental health, behavior, ID Methods Functional analysis/ experimental Observation Record study
Study population
Entity DS DS DS
Acquisition n.m. Residential center Total DS pop survey
Selection criteria DS+SIB DS + SIB DS
Confirmation diagnosis n.m. n.m. n.m.
Physical exams n.m. n.m. Medical records
Results n.a. n.a. Recurrent ear infections
n 1 (case report) 2 129
Age: mean/SD/range 16 10 M 29/0-61; F 35/0-67
Male : Female 1:0 1:1 76:53
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB SIB, cognition/abilities SIB, other behaviors, mental health, cognition Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) Functional analysis FA/n.m. Record study
Level of abilities (ID/AF) Profound Severe All levels
SIB
Definition Operational n.m. n.m.
Prevalence 100% 100% (case series) 3% (SIB a.o.)
Age of onset n.m. 8 n.m.
Provocative influences Stereotypy (automatic reinforcement) n.m. n.m. Form(s)/topography2 Eye poking Face striking, body pinching, biting hands,
banging head against fixed surfaces, pulling hair/skin.
n.m.
Duration n.m. n.m.
Frequency Stereotypy, eye poking mean 38.0% of intervals.
Blocking eye poking + response blocking: 7.7% of intervals
1-10 times per hour n.m.
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity Retinal scarring, permanent visual
impairment Contusions, inflammation, sores, dermal irritation. Patches of baldness, excoriations.
n.m. SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
Decrease after blocking eye poking and response blocking
n.m.
Good reaction SIB on behavioral program SIB persisted under medication
n.m. n.m. Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case study/series (intervention) Case study/series (interventions) Case study/series
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Author / year Mazaleski / 199329 McGlynn / 199730 Moss / 201331
Type of study1 Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
Aim External influences Environmental influences ASD Methods Functional analysis / intervention Direct observation Questionnaires Study population
Entity Various etiologies / DS DS DS / ASD
Acquisition Residential center (institution) n.m. Support group
Selection criteria ID + SIB n.a. DS
Confirmation diagnosis n.m. n.m. Cytogenetic
Physical exams n.m. Medical history n.m.
Results n.a. Deaf, blind n.a.
n 1 1 (case report) 17DS, 17DS+ASD, matched 17ASD
Age: mean/SD/range 32 40 DS: 20.5/11.7/5.0-43.0 DS+ASD: 21.1/11.8/4.0-39.0 ASD: 13.7/8.9/4.0-32.0 Male : Female 0:1 1:0 DS 6:11 DS+ASD 8:9 ASD 12:5 Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB SIB SIB, challenging behavior, repetitive behavior, hyperactivity/impulsivity, mood, social communication, abilities
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) Functional analysis Direct observation CBC, RBQ, TAQ, MIPQ-S, SCQ, Wessex
Level of abilities (ID/AF) Profound Profound n.m.
SIB
Definition n.m. n.m. Operational
Prevalence 100 % (case study) 0 DS 5.9%
DS+ASD 37.5% ASD 52.9%
Age of onset n.m. n.m. n.m.
Provocative influences n.m. n.m. n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 Body/head hitting, head banging Burst of face slapping n.m.
Duration n.m. n.m. n.m.
Frequency Fig responses / min n.m. n.m.
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity Large wound forehead n.m. n.m.
SIB related results Behavioral Physical
SIB: no reaction on DRO only, good reaction on DRO + extinction
n.m.
Decrease if punishing hand raising (=precursor SIB)
n.m.
Frequency SIB: DS+ASD>ASD> DS n.m.
Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case study/series (intervention) Case study/series (intervention) Case-control
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Author / year Oliver / 199832 O’Reilly / 200333 Pace / 198634
Type of study1 Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
Aim External influences Environmental influences External influences Methods Observations Functional analysis, observations Observation (intervention) Study population
Entity Various etiologies / DS DS Various etiologies / DS
Acquisition n.m. n.m. n.m.
Selection criteria ID+SIB DS+SIB ID+SIB+self-restraint
Confirmation diagnosis n.m. n.m. n.m.
Physical exams n.m. n.m. Medical history
Results n.a. n.a. Recurrent ear infections
n 1 1 (case report) 1
Age: mean/SD/range 32 27 15
Male : Female 1:0 1:0 1:0
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB SIB, adaptive behavior SIB
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) Observation Functional analysis; VABS, observation Observation
Level of abilities (ID/AF) Severe Profound Profound
SIB
Definition Operational n.m. With reference
Prevalence 100% (case study) 100% 100% (case study)
Age of onset n.m. 3 yr <1 yr
Provocative influences n.m. Short increase during common cold n.m. Form(s)/topography2 Slapping face with hand, banging head onto
hard surfaces. Head hitting Scratching
Duration Fig % duration n.m. n.m.
Frequency n.m. If alone mean 52.7% of intervals; if demands
mean 43%; if play mean 13%. Fig. % 10-sec intervals SIB
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity Extensive swelling, cuts; bruising forehead,
face Tissue damage, cauliflower ears n.m. SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
SIB reduced during fading of restraints; increase in positive vocalizations n.m.
Increase if alone, decrease if playing or with demands, or stimulated by vibration or sound.
Increase during common cold.
Self-restraint for SIB decreased by differential reinforcement, and stimulus fading or by air splints and subsequent differential reinforcement.
n.m. Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case study/series (intervention) Case study/series Case study/series (intervention)
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Author / year Prasher / 199635 Richards / 201236 Singhal / 201437
Type of study1 Behavioral Behavioral Mix (clinical/behavioral, cytogenetic)
Aim Behavior in DS and ASD SIB in ID + ASD Genotype-phenotype Methods Observation Questionnaires Retrospective cohort studies Study population
Entity DS (+ ASD) Various etiologies / DS DS (+SIB)
Acquisition Tertiary (behavioral) center Support groups Database
Selection criteria ID + challenging behavior Age >4 yr, complete SCQ scores All admissions and day cases in NSH hospitals England
Confirmation diagnosis Molecular Molecular/cytogenetic n.a. Physical exams Physical examination, ECG,
hematology/biochemistry / thyroid function n.m. n.m
Results No main abnormalities n.a. n.a.
n 1 (case report) 49 26DS + SIB in 23.995 cases
Age: mean/SD/range 17 15.8/12.6/4-62 n.m.
Male : Female 1:0 21:28 n.m.
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB, ASD SIB, challenging behavior, repetitive behavior, hyperactivity/impulsivity, mood, social communication, abilities
SIB
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) Observation CBQ, RBQ, TAQ, MIPQ, SCQ, Wessex Medical records/HES
Level of abilities (ID/AF) Severe n.m. n.m.
SIB
Definition n.m. n.m. n.m.
Prevalence 100% (case study) 18% n.m.
Age of onset 15 n.m. n.m.
Provocative influences No obvious triggering factor n.m. n.m. Form(s)/topography2 Gouging at gums, ear banging Hits with body 6.1%; hits against object 8.2%;
hits with object 0; bites self 6.1%; pulls self 4.1%; rubs/scratches self 10.2%; inserts 10.2% n.m. Duration n.m. n.m. n.m. Frequency n.m. n.m. n.m. Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m. Severity n.m. n.m. n.m.
SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
Co-existing DS and ASD
n.m.
SIB associated with autistic behavior within DS, higher levels of impulsivity and hyperactivity, negative affect, low levels of ability and speech.
n.m.
n.m.
SIB infrequent in DS (RR = 0.11) Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case study/series Case-control Cohort
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Author / year Sipes / 201138 Solnick / 197739 Zarcone / 199340
Type of study1 Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
Aim Behaviors Environmental influences External influences Methods Questionnaire Functional analysis, direct observation Observation / intervention Study population
Entity Various etiologies / DS DS Various etiologies / DS
Acquisition Database Early Intervention n.m. Residential center (institution)
Selection criteria At risk for ID SIB SIB
Confirmation diagnosis n.m. n.m. n.m.
Physical exams n.m. n.m. n.m.
Results n.a. n.a. n.a.
n 23 1 2
Age: mean/SD/range n.m. 16 39, 32
Male : Female n.m. 1:0 0:2
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features Challenging behavior SIB SIB
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) BISCUIT Functional analysis, observation Observation Level of abilities (ID/AF) n.m. Severe-profound Profound SIB
Definition n.m. Operational Operational
Prevalence n.m. 100% 100% (case series)
Age of onset n.m. n.m. n.m.
Provocative influences n.m. n.m. n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 Poking him/herself in the eye 4.3%; harming
self by hitting; pinching 4.3%; kicking objects 0; banging on objects 4.3%
n.m. Hitting face in area of cheek/temples. Head banging against stationary objects, hitting head with hand, fist, knee, foot
Duration n.m. n.m. n.m.
Frequency n.m. >100/30min; icrease when timein condition impoverished, decreasewhen time in condition enriched
Fig responses per min
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity n.m. n.m. Tissue damage, interference with daily
training SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
SIB not significantly correlated with BISCUIT-results
n.m.
When time in environment was “enriched, timout was effectiveas a punisher n.m.
SIB maintained by negative reinforcement; SIB was reduced more by extinction alone than by extinction plus fading; however, initial increase in SIB
n.m. Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case-control Case study/series Case study/series (intervention)
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Author / year Arron / 20111 Bailey / 200841 Eden / 20144
Type of study1 Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
Aim Phenomenology Phenotype SIB, aggression
Methods Questionnaires Questionnaires / interview Questionnaire Study population
Entity Various known syndromes / fraX FraX Various syndromes / fraX Acquisition Support groups Support groups, referral physicians Support group Selection criteria ID + known syndrome FraX carrier / full mutation FraX Confirmation diagnosis n.m. Molecular (1768/2964) n.m. Physical exams Questionnaire Questionnaire: seizures Questionnaire Results Disturbed vision 11.1%, hearing loss 2.1% Seizures: 7%
Full mut M/F: 18%/7% Premut M/F: 8%/1%
Disturbed vision 12.5%, disturbed hearing 2.7%
n 191 FraX 2964 + 57 non FraX matched controls 112
Age: mean/SD/range 16.57/8.81/? ?/?/? 10.88/2.58/?
Male : Female 191:0 1845:1117 (2 unknown) 112:0
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB, repetitive behavior,
hyperactivity/impulsivity, mood, ASD, abilities SIB, aggression, hyperactivity, anxiety, mood, ASD SIB, challenging behavior, repetitive behavior, hyperactivity/impulsivity, mood, social communication, abilities
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) RBQ, TAQ, MIPQ, ASQ, Wessex Questionnaire (4-point scale) CBQ, RBQ, TAQ, MIPQ, SCQ, Wessex
Level of abilities (ID/AF) All levels n.m. n.m.
SIB Definition Operational (RBQ) n.m. n.m. Prevalence 51.3% Overall 10% Full mut M/F: 41%/10% Premut M/F: 8%/3% 54.5% Age of onset n.m. n.m. n.m. Provocative influences n.m. n.m. n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 OR: Hits with body 1.85; hits self against
object 0.87; hits self with object 0.88; bites self 3.39; pulls self 1.87; rubs/scratches 1.09; inserts 0.79 n.m. n.m. Duration n.m. n.m. n.m. Frequency n.m. n.m. n.m. Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m. Severity n.m. n.m. n.m.
SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
SIB less in AS than in CdCS, CdLS, fraX, PWS, LS and SMS.
SIB associated with repetitive and impulsive behavior.
n.m.
ASD, SIB, and aggression clustered
n.m.
SIB associated with low mood, hyperactivity, impulsivity, repetitive use of language, pain-related behavior.
n.m. Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Cross sectional Cross sectional Case-control
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Author / year Hall / 200842 Hessl / 200843 Langthorne / 201244
Type of study1 Behavioral Physical Behavioral
Aim Compulsive behavior, SIB, ASD Correlation markers with SIB External influences Methods Questionnaires, interview Genotyping serotonin transporter (5-HTTLPR)
and monoamine oxidase A (MAOA- VNTR) polymorphisms
Functional analysis, interview, questionnaire Study population
Entity FraX FraX Various etiologies / FraX
Acquisition From longitudinal study Tertiary (neurobehavioral) center Support groups, genetic centers Selection criteria FraX + SIB same gender without fraX +
mother carrier FraX SIB, aggression, destruction
Confirmation diagnosis Molecular Molecular Molecular
Physical exams Salivary cortisol measurements n.m. n.m. Results Cortisol levels declining throughout the day
(M=F) n.a. n.a.
n 60 50 34
Age: mean/SD/range M: mean13.21/SD3.16
F: mean13.06/SD3.93 15.6/4.3/8-24 ?/?/5-21
Male : Female 31:29 50:0 31:3
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB, compulsive behavior, ASD, cognition SIB, challenging behavior, cognition SIB, challenging behavior, behavioral function, adaptive behavior Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) SIB-C, CBC, ADOS-G, WISC-III, WAIS-III BPI, WISC-III, WAIS-III, WASI ABC-CV, QABF, VABS-SV Level of abilities (ID/AF) Borderline-moderate Borderline-severe Moderate
SIB
Definition n.m. n.m. n.m.
Prevalence M:F 58%:17% ( ≥1 form) 79% 63.3%
Age of onset n.m. n.m. n.m.
Provocative influences n.m. n.m. n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 Hitting self M/F: 1 %/0%
Biting self M/F: 45%/7% Pulling hair / skin M/F: 3%-3% Rubbing / scratching M:F: 23%:14%
Self-hitting (50%)
Self-biting (30%) n.m.
Duration n.m. n.m. n.m.
Frequency n.m. Mean weekly, mode daily n.m.
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity n.m. In fig log severity*freq index n.m.
SIB related results Behavioral Physical
No correlation with SIB of age, cognitive level, compulsive behaviors or ASD
No correlation SIB with FMRP, cortisol level n.m.
SIB associated with 5-HTTLPR genotype, not with MAOA-VNTR
Possibly influence SSRI or SNRI medication
SIB related to less attention n.m.
Study appraisal n.m.
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Cross sectional Cross sectional Case-control
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Author / year Levitas / 198345 Machalicek / 201446 Pegoraro / 201447
Type of study1 Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
Aim Phenotype, ASD Challenging behavior/ext influences Phenomenology
Methods Questionnaires, observation Functional analysis Questionnaire, psychiatric assessment Study population
Entity FraX FraX Various etiologies / FraX
Acquisition Tertiary (developmental) center Support group Tertiary (medical, psychiatry) center Selection criteria FraX + ASD Male + full mutation + verbal ID
Confirmation diagnosis Molecular Molecular Molecular
Physical exams History, physical exam n.m. n.m.
Results Macroorchidism 4/6 Macrocephalia 3/6 Sleep problems 4/6
n.a. n.a.
n 6 12 13
Age: mean/SD/range mean 13.0/?/2.3-23.5yr 3.15/?/1.4-4.3 12.0/3.0/?
Male : Female 6:0 12:0 12:1
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB, ASD, cognition SIB, challenging behavior, ASD, cognition SIB, cognition Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) ASIEP, CARS, Rimland,
Leiter SB, Yale Developmental RBI, QABF, ADOS, Mullen, PSL-5 Psychiatric assessment, WISC-III Level of abilities (ID/AF) Moderatie-severe n.o.s. Borderline-moderate SIB
Definition n.m. n.m. n.m.
Prevalence 83% 50% 23%
Age of onset 1: noticed at age 5 yrs, marked at age 9-10 yrs
2: age 9 n.m. n.m.
Provocative influences n.m. n.m. n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 Biting body parts 5/6
Hair pulling 1/6 Hitting head 3/12; head banging 3/12; biting hand 3/12 n.m.
Duration n.m. n.m. n.m.
Frequency n.m. n.m. n.m.
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity n.m. n.m. n.m.
SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
n.m.
n.m.
8/12 negatitvely reinforced challenging behavior in the form of escape from demands and/or escape from social interactions. 9/12 reinforced challenging behavior in the form of obtaining access to highly preferred item
n.m.
n.m.
n.m. Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case study/series Case study/series Case study/series (intervention)
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Author / year Richards / 201236 Symons / 200348 Symons / 201049
Type of study1 Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
Aim SIB in ID + ASD SIB, phenomenology SIB
Methods Questionnaires Questionnaires Questionnaires, interview Study population
Entity Various etiologies/fraX FraX FraX
Acquisition Support groups Support groups, referral physicians Support groups, referral physicians Selection criteria Age >4 yr, complete SCQ scores Male + full mutation Full mutation + SIB
Confirmation diagnosis Molecular/cytogenetic Molecular Molecular
Physical exams n.m. n.m. Questionnaire
Results n.a. n.a. Males sleep problems; Females sensitive to
pain, seizures
n 123 55 (response 82%)+ matched pairs (SIB :
non SIB) : (31:20)
489: matched SIB/no SIB (n=296 pairs) Age: mean/SD/range 15.3/8.7/6-47 6,7/?/1.7-12 15.9/10.9/?
Male : Female 123:0 55:0 440:49
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features Challenging behavior, repetitive behavior, hyperactivity/impulsivity, mood, social communication, abilities
SIB, adaptive behavior, ASD SIB
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) CBQ, RBQ, TAQ, MIPQ, SCQ, Wessex SIB questionnaire (CBCL, VABS, CARS) Questionnaires (incl. pain checklist, RBS, SIB) Level of abilities (ID/AF) n.m. Borderline-severe n.m.
SIB
Definition n.m. n.m. n.m.
Prevalence 55% 58% (lifetime), 81% (past month); 56% ≥ 1
forms; 88% ≥ 1 locations M/F: 41%/16.7 % (lifetime); M/F: 32%/11.4% (past month)
Age of onset n.m. M2.6/?/0.6-7 M: <1yr 11.5%; 1-3yr 52%; 4-10yr: 31%;>10yr 6%; F: <1yr 8%; 1-3yr 50%, 4-10yr: 32%; >10yr 10%.
Provocative influences n.m. Change routine 87%; difficult commands 65%; to gain adult attention 3% n.m. Form(s)/topography2 Hits with body 25.2%; hits self against object
11.4%; hits self with object 3.3%; bites 48.0%; pulls 14.6%; rubs/scratches self 14.6%; inserts 8.1%
Forms mean 2/?/range 1-6;
biting 72%, hitting head 41%, picking skin/hair 34%; head banging 17%; scratching 19%, fingers in body cavities 6%;
Head 63%, palm 59%, back of hands 50%, arm 41%,leg 18%, torso 15%
Hitting self M/F 39%/52%; biting self M/F 70%/50%; picking skin M/F 26%/42%; scratching M30%, F32%; Head M/F 46%/51%; arm/hand M/F 80%/76%; torso M/F 20%/18%; leg/foot M/F 16%/31% Duration n.m. n.m. n.m.
Frequency n.m. n.m. Daily M/F 39%/31%; weekly M/F 32%/21%,
monthly M/F 10%/19%, less freq M/F 19%/29%
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity n.m. n.m. Mild M/F 65%/76%, moderate M/F 30%/26%,
severe M/F 5%/2% SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
SIB associated with autistic behavior within FraX, higher levels of impulsivity and hyperactivity, negative affect, low levels of ability and speech.
n.m.
No correlation with age, topographies; correlation with FMRP. Hazard of onset increased from 12–25 months. No linear increase in risk with age past 25 months. n.m.
Correlation SIB with gender, sleep problems, attention problems, food-sensibilities, autism, anxiety.
Medication effective: some 38%, marked 29%; no gender difference
Rewards/ behavior effect 54%; some 44%, marked 19%
Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case-control Case-control Case-control
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Author / year Wolff / 201350
Type of study1 Clinical
Aim MRI signs correlated with SIB
Methods MRI
Study population
Entity FraX / ASD
Acquisition Tertiary (medical) center Selection criteria FraX / ASD + MRI Confirmation diagnosis Molecular
Physical exams MRI caudate nuclei volumetrics
Results See below
n FXS 41/FXA+ASS 16/ASS 30
Age: mean/SD/range 4.6/0.8/3-6; 4.8/0.8/?; 4.7/0.7/?
Male : Female 41:0
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB, repetitive behavior, ASD, adaptive abilities/cognition
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) RBS-R, ADOS-G, ADI-R, MSEL Level of abilities (ID/AF) Borderline-moderate SIB
Definition With reference
Prevalence n.m. Age of onset n.m. Provocative influences n.m. Form(s)/topography2 n.o.s. Duration n.m. Frequency n.m. Intensity n.m. Severity n.m.
SIB related results Behavioral Physical
n.m.
SIB in ASD associated with left caudate volume.
SIB (number topographies) in FraX correlated with bilateral caudate nuclei volumes. Study appraisal
Type pub Original
Study design Case-control
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Author / year Adler / 199651 Anderson / 199452 Anderson 197854/197753
Type of study1 Physical Behavioral Behavioral
Aim Phenotype SIB phenomenology SIB contingencies
Methods Observation, lab Questionnaires, photos, video Observation/procedures Study population
Entity Atypical LNV LNS LNS
Acquisition Tertiary (medical) center n.m. Tertiary (medical) center Selection criteria n.m. LNS + SIB (40 selected out of 60) LNS + SIB + inpatients
Confirmation diagnosis Molecular Metabolic Metabolic
Physical exams Lab, neuro exam Questionnaire n.m.
Results Normal tone, brisk deep tendon reflexes, spasticity, dystonia, ataxia, atrophy lower limb muscles.
Absent HPRT activity, HPRT mutation, spontaneously reverted to normal in part of cells (mosaicism)
(Unspecified) physical problems detected at
1-12m n.a.
n 1 40 5
Age: mean/SD/range 22 13.9/?/2-32 8.80/?/3-13
Male : Female 1:0 40:0 5:0
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB SIB SIB
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) Observation, IQ test (n.o.s.) n.m. Observation/procedures Level of abilities (ID/AF) Borderline n.m. Bordeline-mild SIB
Definition n.m. Items questionnaire Operational/descriptive (baseline and intervention scores)
Prevalence Absent 100% (case series) 100% (case series)
Age of onset n.a. 3.0/1.96/1-10 n.m.
Provocative influences n.a. Stress, removal restraints Removal restraints Form(s)/topography2 n.a. Biting any body part 37/40; biting fingers
29/40; biting lip 33/40; head banging 30/40; neck snapping 34/40; arm/leg in doorway 35/40; feet under wheelchair 23/40; fingers in spokes 17/40; eye poking 13/40
Biting fingers 5/5; biting lip 5/5; head banging 5/5; neck snapping 5/5
Duration n.a. Days-weeks
No change over time once fully expressed n.m.
Frequency n.a. n.m. n.m.
Intensity n.a. n.m. Finger in mouth/min 1-7/min;
head banging/min=6-7/min
Severity n.a. Severity index 7.6/2.91/1-14
Permanent physical damage 36/40 “Severe” (n.o.s.) SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
n.m.
Mosaic HPRT reversion explanation of absent SIB?
Correlation with age of onset; relation to stress; no association with abilities. General health: no correlation Physical discomfort>increase
Punishment no effect; positive reinforcement of non-SIB and time-outs effective. n.m.
Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case study/series Cross sectional Case study/series (intervention)
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Author / year Arhakis / 201055 Benke / 197256 Bergen / 200257
Type of study1 Physical Physical Behavioral
Aim Oral device Phenotype and biology SIB contingencies
Methods Open trial Observation and cell studies Observation/procedures Study population
Entity LNS LNV LNS
Acquisition Tertiary (medical) center Tertiary (medical) center Residential center (institution)
Selection criteria n.m. n.m. n.a.
Confirmation diagnosis Metabolic Metabolic n.m.
Physical exams Lab, renal imaging Lab, renal imaging, neuro exam n.m. Results Hyperuricaemia nephrocalcinosis.
Renal size normal Hyperuricaemial nephrocalcinosis; hydronephrosis; brisk deep tendon reflexes, increased tone; mild choreoathetosis hands; Cell studies: normal HPRT activity
n.a.
n 1 1 1
Age: mean/SD/range 14 18 28
Male : Female 1:0 1:0 1:0
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB SIB SIB
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) Observation, intervention Observation Observation/procedures
Level of abilities (ID/AF) n.m. Borderline n.m.
SIB
Definition n.m. n.m. Operational/descriptive (baseline and
intervention scores) Prevalence 100% (case report) 100% (case report) 100% (case report)
Age of onset n.m. 18 n.m.
Provocative influences n.m. Physical discomfort n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 Biting lips, tongue Pulling hair Eye gouging (target symptom)
Duration n.m. n.m. n.m.
Frequency n.m. n.m. n.m.
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity Permanent damage lip/tongue Large areas alopecia areata n.m. SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
n.m.
Oral device: effective healing
n.m.
Correlation with physical discomfort
Highest rates of precursory behavior at continuous attention and reinforced incompatible behavior.
Social attention is discriminative SIB stimulus. n.m.
Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case study/series (intervention) Case study/series Case study/series (intervention)
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Author / year Bigio / 200758 Cif / 200759 Deon / 201260
Type of study1 Combined Physical Physical
Aim Phenomenology / Neuropathology Effect bilat pallidal DBS Effect bilat pallidal DBS Methods Autopsy Observation / DBS surgery Observation / DBS surgery Study population
Entity LNS LNS LNS
Acquisition Tertiary (medical) center Tertiary (medical) center Tertiary (medical) center
Selection criteria n.m. LNS + SIB LNS + SIB
Confirmation diagnosis Molecular Molecular n.m.
Physical exams Autopsy n.m. n.m.
Results Cerebellar multifocal internal granular layer
atrophy with sparing of the Purkinje layer n.a. n.a.
n 2 1 1
Age: mean/SD/range 15.9/?/10.8-21 16 10
Male : Female 2:0 1:0 1:0
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB SIB SIB
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) Observation BPI-01, observation Observation Level of abilities (ID/AF) Borderline-moderate n.m. n.m. SIB
Definition n.m. n.m. n.m.
Prevalence 100% (case series) 100% (case report) 100% (case report)
Age of onset 2: 2nd year n.m. 4 yr
Provocative influences n.m. n.m. n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 Biting lips, cheeks; picking ear Tongue, lip and hand biting, eye poking Biting finger, lower lip
Duration n.m. Continuously n.m.
Frequency n.m. n.m. n.m.
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity Damage ear (n.o.s.) Lip amputation Painful injuries, constant bleeding for oral injuries
SIB related results Behavioral Physical
n.m.
Relation with cerebellar anomalies?
n.m.
DBS: in 1st week SIB decreased, neuroleptics
could be decreased, attaching patient to bed / wheelchair became unneeded. Motor symptoms decreased
When DBS was stopped, SIB with teeth grinding recurred after 6 d, and after 3 weeks SIB was as before. When DBS was restarted, control of SIB was obtained in 3 days.
n.m.
< 3 m after DBS improvement in dystonia, complete SIB remission.
Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case study/series Case study/series (intervention) Case study/series (intervention)
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Author / year Evans / 199361 Fardi / 200362 Guidera / 199063
Type of study1 Physical Physical Physical
Aim Effect lower lip guard Effect palatal plate Orthopedic manifestations in congenitally insensate patients
Methods Observation Observation/treatment Charts/Xray review (14 yr) Study population
Entity LNS LNS LNS (and insensate patients)
Acquisition Tertiary (medical) center Tertiary (medical) center Tertiary (medical) center Selection criteria LNS + SIB LNS + SIB Insensitivity + orthopedic problems
Confirmation diagnosis Metabolic Metabolic n.m.
Physical exams Dental inspection Dental examination Review med records, X-rays Results Marked caries Malocclusion; deep overbite Hip dislocation, osteomyelitis, auto
amputation, scoliosis, oral mutilation
n 1 1 (case report) 2 LNS/8 (case series)
Age: mean/SD/range 11 10 ?/?/1.5-20
Male : Female 1:0 1:0 6:2
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB SIB SIB, orthopedic manifestations
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) Observation Observation Review
Level of abilities (ID/AF) Normal n.m. n.m.
SIB
Definition n.m. n.m. n.m.
Prevalence 100% (case report) Biting lip, fingers, hands n.m.
Age of onset n.m. n.m. n.m.
Provocative influences n.m. n.m. n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 Cheek biting, hand and head banging Lower lip biting n.m.
Duration n.m. n.m. n.m.
Frequency Off and on n.m. n.m.
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity Injuries oral tissues, lip trauma, defect lower
lip Ulcer, scarring, missing tissue of lower lip Auto / oral amputation SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
n.m.
Healing lower lip for 9 months, then dribbling causing inflammation and chin damage necessitating removal of appliance and extracting remaining teeth
Foreign objects put in mouth were bitten involuntarily
Appliance reduced damage lower lip
n.m.
Insensitivity caused orthopedic problems and complications
Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case study/series (intervention) Case study/series (intervention) Case study/series
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General
Author / year Hall / 200164 Jeong / 200665 Kale / 200866
Type of study1 Behavioral Physical / pharmacological Clinical
Aim SIB phenomenology Effect soft mouth guard plus pharmacologic
therapy Effect teeth extraction Methods Interviews, observations Observation/treatment Observation Study population
Entity LNS LNS LNS
Acquisition Tertiary (psychology) center Tertiary (medical) center Tertiary (medical) center
Selection criteria LNS + < 3 y LNS + SIB LNS + SIB
Confirmation diagnosis Metabolic Molecular Metabolic
Physical exams n.m. Oral examination n.m.
Results n.a. Spontaneous tonic biting trapping lower lip between upper and lower anterior teeth n.a.
n 3 1 (case report) 1 (case report)
Age: mean/SD/range 1.4;1.0;1.4 y 4 6
Male : Female 3:0 1:0 1:0
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB, adaptive functioning SIB SIB
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) VABS Observation Observation Level of abilities (ID/AF) VABS equivalent 6-8 months n.m. n.m. SIB
Definition Operational n.m. n.m.
Prevalence 100% (case series) n.m. 100% (case study)
Age of onset 1,2;1.75;1.25 n.m. 2 yr
Provocative influences Constipation, discomfort Frustration, anxiety, aggression n.m. Form(s)/topography2 Self-scratching 3/3; head banging 3/3; biting
body part 1/3; pinching self 1/3 Lip biting Lip biting, biting/chewing thumb and figures hand, toes
Duration <10% of time n.m. n.m.
Frequency n.m. n.m. n.m.
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity Open wounds; otherwise n.m. Significant, repeated soft tissue trauma and
infection of lips Lip lacerations, amputations of all fingers/ toes; wounds, gangrene; part lip missing SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
Influence low social interaction
Co-occurrence constipation, discomfort
SIB and anxieties decreased with Sertraline and risperidone After 15 d SIB was markedly reduced, interaction with mother improved; after 1 m SIB was <1attempt/week; after 4 m SIB disappeared completely.
SIB reduced in 2 w of mouth guard and pharmacotherapy. In 1 m biting lip had stopped At 1-yr the patient was very comfortable, and less agitated
n.m.
Central incisors extraction to prevent SIB and assist healing
Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case study/series Case study/series (interventions) Case study/series (intervention)
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Author / year Kesiktas / 20067 LaBanc / 198168 Letts / 197569
Type of study1 Physical Physical Physical
Aim Reconstruction calcaneal defect Effect teeth extraction Effect seating devices
Methods Observation Observation Observation
Study population
Entity LNS LNS LNS
Acquisition Tertiary (medical) center Tertiary (medical) center Tertiary (medical) center Selection criteria LNS + SIB LNS + SIB + admission LNS + SIB
Confirmation diagnosis n.m. Metabolic n.m.
Physical exams n.m. n.m. n.m.
Results n.a. n.a. n.a.
n 1 (case report) 1 (case report) 2
Age: mean/SD/range 10 5 14, 11
Male : Female 1:0 1:0 2:0
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB SIB SIB
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) Observation Observation Observation
Level of abilities (ID/AF) n.m. n.m. n.m.
SIB
Definition n.m. n.m. n.m.
Prevalence 100% (case study) 100% (case study) 100% (case series)
Age of onset n.m. n.m. n.m.
Provocative influences n.m. Eruption teeth n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 Heel battering Finger, lip chewing Hand biting, head banging, flexing knees up
and flailing them out
Duration n.m. n.m. n.m.
Frequency n.m. Repeated episodes n.m.
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity Ulcers calcaneal region with osteomyelitis;
lacerations of tongue, lips, and fingers Several facial injuries n.m. SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
n.m.
Successful distal pedunculated sural fasciocutaneous flap
n.m.
Successful extraction mandibular incisors n.m.
Seating device reduced SIB Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case study/series (intervention) Case study/series (intervention) Case study/series
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General
Author / year Maramattom / 200570 Mizuno / 197971 Obi / 199772
Type of study1 Physical Pjysical Behavioral
Aim Phenomenology Sleep stage (correlation SIB) Behavioral interventions Methods Observation Observation/polygraphy Various behavior strategies Study population
Entity LNS LNS LNS
Acquisition Clinic Tertiary (medical) center Residential center (institution)
Selection criteria LNS + SIB LNS LNS + SIB + restraints
Confirmation diagnosis Metabolic n.m. n.m.
Physical exams CT head, abdominal ultrasound, nerve
conduction studies EOG, EEG, EMG n.m. Results Normal CT; renal calculi; normal conduction
velocities Disturbed sleep, decreased REM density with low DQ n.a.
n 1 5 LNS/3 controls 1
Age: mean/SD/range 12 ?/?/3.5-13.1 24
Male : Female 1:0 5:0 1:0
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB SIB SIB, adaptive behavior, cognition
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) Observation Observation VABS, SIT
Level of abilities (ID/AF) n.m. n.m. Moderate
SIB
Definition n.m. Without reference Operational
Prevalence 100% (case report) 100% (case series) 100% (case study)
Age of onset n.m. n.m. n.m.
Provocative influences n.m. Upon relief restraints n.m. Form(s)/topography2 Chewing lips, tongue, arm biting, rubbing
nose on floor Chewing lips, arms during sleep Head banging, biting fingers, flipping out wheelchair
Duration n.m. n.m. ? (constant restraint)
Frequency n.m. n.m. n.m.
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity Missing parts lips and tongue, eroded nose n.m. n.m. SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
n.m. n.m.
n.m.
SIB in stages 1, 2, and REM in 2 cases; No correlation between body movement and SIB.
Restraint fading combined with skill-shaping procedures decreased restraint time (from 22.75 to 12hrs/24hrs) in 2 y
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Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case study/series Case study/series Case study/series (intervention)
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General
Author / year Roach / 199673 Robey / 200374 Schepis / 199675
Type of study1 Combined Behavioral Physical
Aim Phenomenology/Neuropathology/Physiology Phenomenology Phenomenology Methods Nerve / muscle biopsies Questionnaire Examinations Study population
Entity LNS LNS LNS
Acquisition Tertiary (medical) center Matheny Int. LND registry Tertiary (medical) center
Selection criteria LNS + SIB n.m. LNS + SIB
Confirmation diagnosis Metabolic n.m. Molecular
Physical exams Neurophysiology, pathology n.m. Neurological exam, MRI, renal ultrasound Results Neurophysiology normal
Light microscopy normal n.a. Choreoathetoid movements, hypotonia, with bouts of hypertonia and opisthotonus, brisk deep tendon reflexes, renal stones
n 4 64 1 (case report)
Age: mean/SD/range 3, 18, 5, 6 16.7/11.1/1-40 9
Male : Female 4:0 63:1 1:0
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB SIB SIB
Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) Observation, videotaping, fam report Questionnaire Observation
Level of abilities (ID/AF) n.m. n.m. Moderate
SIB
Definition n.m. n.m. n.m.
Prevalence 100% (case series) 91% (58/64) (all no SIB <4y) 100% (case study)
Age of onset n.m. 2.5y/2.1y/5m-10y 2.5yr
Provocative influences n.m. n.m. n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 Biting lips, tongue, hands 4/4 1st SIB: biting lips/fingers
Biting lips 20/64; biting fingers 24/64; head banging 27/64; arms in doorways 34/64; rubbing head 15/64; eye poking 14/64; fingers in spokes 10/64
Finger and lip biting
Duration n.m. n.m. n.m.
Frequency n.m. n.m. n.m.
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity n.m. 31/64 facial/oral damage
16/64 damage to hands
Lip, finger injuries, scarring SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
n.m.
With medication/restraint SIB stopped in 3/4 SIB and resumed in 2/4 when carbamazepine was discontinued
Sensory neuropathy not confirmed
Association of particular SIB forms with one another (i.e. biting lips and biting fingers; using external objects as instruments) n.m.
n.m. n.m.
Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original Original
Study design Case study/series Cross sectional Case study/series
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General
Author / year Schretlen / 200576 Scully / 198177 Smith / 199478
Type of study1 Behavioral Physical Physical
Aim Behavior / emotions Phenomenology Phenomenology / effect dental extraction Methods Questionnaire Observation, examinations Observation
Study population
Entity LNS / LNV**/ HC LNS LNS
Acquisition Patient registry, clinics, physicians, school Residential center Emergency room
Selection criteria n.m. LNS + SIB LNS + SIB
Confirmation diagnosis Molecular, metabolic Metabolic Molecular Physical exams Neuro imaging, neurological exam, somatic
questionnaire Physical exam Oral exam
Results n.m. Choreoathetosis, chronic periodontitis Biting pattern analysis: maxillary incisors can remain
n 22 / 11 / 11 1 (case report) 2 (case report twins)
Age: mean/SD/range 22.9/7.7/12-38 12 7
Male : Female 21:1 1:0 2:0
Behavior / Cognition
Studied features SIB, challenging behavior, adaptive behavior SIB SIB Assessment (SIB/other behavior/abilities) CBCL, ABS-RC2 Observation Observation
Level of abilities (ID/AF) n.m. Severe n.o.s.
SIB
Definition Operational (ABS-RC2) n.m. n.m.
Prevalence n.m. 100% (case study) 100% (case study)
Age of onset n.m. n.m. 4yr
Provocative influences n.m. n.m. n.m.
Form(s)/topography2 Biting self, head banging, slapping self/
striking self, hair pulling Lip and hand biting Thumb, lip and tongue biting
Duration n.m. n.m. n.m.
Frequency n.m. n.m. n.m.
Intensity n.m. n.m. n.m.
Severity n.m. Loss of tissue lip and tongue, distal limbs
mutilated, scarred Lip and tongue lacerations SIB related results Behavioral
Physical
Correlation with aggression, anxiety, distractibility, stereotypies, disturbing, interpersonal behaviors
n.m.
n.m. n.m.
n.m.
SIB decreased after mandibular teeth extraction
Study appraisal
Type pub Original Original original
Study design Case-control Case study/series Case study/series