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Varieties of Repetitive Behavior in Autism: Comparisons to Mental Retardation

Bodfish, James W., Symons, Frank J., Parker, Dawn E., Lewis, Mark H.·2000·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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Systematic study of abnormal repetitive behaviors in autism has been lacking despite the diagnostic significance of such behavior. The occurrence of specific topographies of repetitive behaviors as well as their severity was assessed in individuals with mental retardation with and without autism. The occurrence of each behavior category, except dyskinesias, was higher in the autism group and autistic subjects exhibited a significantly greater number of topographies of stereotypy and compulsions. Both groups had significant patterns of repetitive behavior co-occurrence. Autistic subjects had significantly greater severity ratings for compulsions, stereotypy, and self-injury. Repetitive behavior severity also predicted severity of autism. Although abnormal repetition is not specific to autism, an elevated pattern of occurrence and severity appears to characterize the disorder.

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Authors
Bodfish, J. W., Symons, F. J., Parker, D. E., & Lewis, M. H.
Affiliations
  • J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center (US)
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
  • University of Florida (US)
Corresponding author
Lewis, Mark H.
Venue
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Published
2000-06
Volume
30
Issue
3
Pages
237-243
ISSN
  • 0162-3257 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-3432
OpenAlex
W1577082455
Cited by
1,223
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FWCI
1.13
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (5r01hd030615-12)
  • U.S. Public Health Service
  • Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (HD30615)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
Keywords
repetitive behavior, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, stereotypy, compulsive behavior, self-harm, dyskinesia, diagnostic validity
MeSH terms
Adult, Autistic Disorder, Female, Humans, Male, Intellectual Disability, Severity of Illness Index, Stereotypic Movement Disorder

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