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independence. By providing attention, communication systems, and sensory opportunities the parents/teachers/ specialists can often help prevent and/or minimise self- injurious behaviour from occurring. Self-injurious behaviour is often a form of communication, and if individuals are taught a more appropriate way to communicate, they will use the communication behaviour rather than the self- injurious behaviour as a more accessible means to achieve their goal (they can acquire skills to request for break, seek help, and independently meet their own needs). Having in mind the person’s sensory needs, the sensory diets can provide opportunity for individuals to develop more adaptive behaviours. (Ristic, 2005)
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