We present a developmental model that describes normal peer relations and highlights
processes that underlie the emergence of problems with peers in childhood. We propose …

This paper reviews publications on developmental trajectories of disruptive behaviour (DB)
problems (aggression, opposition‐defiance, rule breaking, and stealing‐vandalism) over the …

This study investigated prospective links between quality of the early caregiving
environment and children's subsequent executive functioning (EF). Sixty‐two families were …

The prevalence of and risk factors for aggression were examined in 1,380 children and
adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Prevalence was high, with parents …

Chapters in the text are organized according to three parts:(1) concepts of crime, law, and
criminology;(2) theories of crime causation; and (3) crime typologies. The first part presents a …

Aggressive behavior problems (ABP) are frequent yet poorly understood in children with
autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and are likely to co-vary significantly with comorbid …

Objectives. Physical aggression in children is a major public health problem. Not only is
childhood physical aggression a precursor of the physical and mental health problems that …

This chapter presents 10 years of research into a developmental taxonomy of antisocial
behavior that proposed two primary hypothetical prototypes: life-course-persistent versus …

Crime rates have risen steadily in nearly all countries that keep accurate records (Rutter,
Giller, & Hagell, 1998). More dramatic has been the increase in violent crime by young …

Aggression is a clinically significant problem for many children and adolescents with autism
spectrum disorders (ASD). However, there have been few large-scale studies addressing …