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The expression of acute pain reactions in children with autism : a comparative analysis
2001
The present study examined acute pain expressions of children with autism. It has been widely reported that reduced pain sensitivity is a common feature of children with autism. However, the evidence supporting this conclusion is based on anecdotal observations and studies using questionable measures of pain. Assessment of pain in children with autism is difficult due to self-report and nonverbal expression communication impairments. Caregivers often must provide proxy reports. The current
doi:10.14288/1.0090029
fatcat:s6lhwtxczvhvtdsdgr7qjzh3vy