Bhut, SachinbhaiNeal, TiffanyDevarapalli, Baby AmulyaSwiezy, Naomi2025-04-282025-04-282024-08Bhut, S., Neal, T., Devarapalli, B. A., & Swiezy, N. (2024). Examining trends in aggression and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) in the NDI unit. Presented at the Summer 2024 Poster Session, HANDS in Autism® Interdisciplinary Training and Resource Center at Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University Indianapolis.https://hdl.handle.net/1805/47515This project focused on analyzing trends in aggressive behaviors among patients with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) in the NDI Unit at HANDS in Autism®. Data from 2020-2024 was reviewed and categorized into physical aggression, verbal aggression, and property destruction. The analysis revealed a spike in incidents, particularly in 2022 and 2023, with physical aggression, especially hitting and punching, being most prevalent. Throwing items was the dominant form of property destruction, while yelling led to verbal aggression incidents. A decline in 2024 suggests that environmental or procedural interventions may be contributing to behavioral improvements. Recommendations include enhancing communication with families, streamlining documentation processes, and refining aggression behavior classification to support more targeted interventions.en-USAutismAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Evidence-based practicesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Autism and Co-occurring DisordersBehavioral Intervention StrategiesEnvironmental Impact on BehaviorPresentation