Self-injury in children with intellectual disability

Guide | Physical Wellbeing

A guide for parents

This five-part guide has been written to help parents and carers of children with intellectual disability to understand what self-injury is, what can cause self-injury and which interventions may help to reduce self-injury.

You can view further resources, including a video and infographic here.

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First published 2015. This edition 2024. Review date 2027.

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