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The Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised: Independent Validation in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Lam, Kristen S. L., Aman, Michael G.·2007·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Abstract

A key feature of autism is restricted repetitive behavior (RRB). Despite the significance of RRBs, little is known about their phenomenology, assessment, and treatment. The Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised (RBS-R) is a recently-developed questionnaire that captures the breadth of RRB in autism. To validate the RBS-R in an independent sample, we conducted a survey within the South Carolina Autism Society. A total of 320 caregivers (32%) responded. Factor analysis produced a five-factor solution that was clinically meaningful and statistically sound. The factors were labeled "Ritualistic/Sameness Behavior," "Stereotypic Behavior," "Self-injurious Behavior," "Compulsive Behavior," and "Restricted Interests." Measures of internal consistency were high for this solution, and interrater reliability data suggested that the RBS-R performs well in outpatient settings.

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Authors
Lam, K. S. L., & Aman, M. G.
Affiliations
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
  • The Ohio State University (US)
Corresponding author
Lam, Kristen S. L.
Venue
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Published
2006-09-19
Volume
37
Issue
5
Pages
855-866
ISSN
  • 0162-3257 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-3432
OpenAlex
W2092083729
Cited by
793
References
9
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.19
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
Keywords
Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised, restricted and repetitive behaviors, autism spectrum disorder, questionnaire validation, factor structure, stereotypy, self-harm, compulsive behavior, restricted interests, inter-rater reliability
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Autistic Disorder, Child, Child Behavior Disorders, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Infant, Male, Periodicity, Surveys and Questionnaires, Severity of Illness Index, Reproducibility of Results, Observer Variation

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