Self-injurious behavior (SIB), displayed by individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities, involves the occurrence of behavior that results in physical injury to one's own body. Common forms of SIB include, but are not limited to, head-hitting, head-banging and hand-biting.

How can I lower my sib?

Response interruption and redirection is used to decrease SIB, especially those that are sensory maintained. Some behaviors that are reinforced by sensory reinforcers are resistant to intervention (Neitzel, 2010).

What is SIB therapy?

Self-Injury Treatment Approach

In other words, SIB therapy helps individuals develop coping skills to avoid becoming overwhelmed by negative emotions and learn how to deal with those emotions in a healthy manner.