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Showing 1 to 20 of 37 for “"repetitive behaviors"”.
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Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia and Restricted Repetitive Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder
… to social communication deficits, restricted repetitive behaviors (RRBs) are a key diagnostic feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Two theories regarding the etiology of RRBs in ASD have been proposed: the hyper-arousal theory, and the hypo-arousal theory. Both of these theories posit …
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Exploration of gender influences in restricted and repetitive behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder
… boys tend to demonstrate more ritualistic and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) than girls (Szatmari et al., 2012) though a gender bias may lead to under diagnosis of girls. Therefore, a female phenotype should be differentiated to improve diagnostic accuracy. This study seeks to describe and compare …
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Repetitive and Stereotyped Behaviors from Age 2 to Age 4: A Look at the Development of High- and Low-Level Repetitive Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
<p>Restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) are core features in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Previous literature has subdivided RRBs into low and high levels. Low-level behavior is characterized by a repetition of movement, such as stereotyped movements, whereas high-level behavior includes …
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Molecular Pathogenesis of Autism: A Role for Neurexin and Neuroligin
… domains: social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors and/or restricted interests. The strong genetic basis of these disorders, which was demonstrated by multiple twin and family studies, has prompted the search for candidate genes. Neurexin and neuroligin, trans-synaptic ligands …
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Executive Functioning in Asperger's Disorder and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: A Comparison of Developmental and Behavioral Characteristics
… development, and a restricted repertoire of behaviors and interests. Evidence suggests that individuals with ASD also experience deficits in executive functioning, particularly cognitive flexibility. Deficits in cognitive flexibility have been related to the presence of repetitive behaviors …
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Behavioral and Reproductive Aspects of Captive Maxwell's Duiker (<em>Cephalophus mawellii</em>) Husbandry
… change in access to resources, rumination, or repetitive behaviors, once animals were housed together. Fecal samples were collected in order to determine levels of progesterone through radioimmunoassay (RIA). Fluctuations in progesterone levels revealed no clear estrous cycles. Animals showed …
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Deletion of FMR1 results in sex-specific changes in behavior.
… for an FMR1 mutation on measures sociability, repetitive behaviors, vocalization patterns, anxiety and fear-related learning.
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Recursive Behavior Recording: Complex Motor Stereotypies and Anatomical Behavior Descriptions
… of a core CMS dataset to compare regulation of repetitive behaviors in the time domain. A set of visual formalisms trap configurations of behavioral markers (lateralized movements) for behavioral phenotype discovery as paired transitions (from, to) and asymmetries within repetitive restrictive …
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NEUROANATOMICAL CORRELATES OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND THEIR CORRELATION WITH CLINICAL FEATURES A MULTICENTRIC MRI STUDY.
… of early-onset social communication deficits and repetitive sensory-motor behaviors, with a multifactorial and poorly understood ethiology .The aim of the present study was to investigate and describe the brain morphologic characteristics (surface area SA, cortical thickness CT and volume) in …
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ACCURATELY DIAGNOSING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AMONG A COMORBID POPULATION
… functioning, motor functioning, restrictive and repetitive behaviors, and general behaviors. Future studies would benefit from more extensive research regarding early indicators of the comorbid diagnosis of ASD and ADHD.</p>
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Cognitive, Clinical, and Biomarker Correlates of Insight in Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder: preliminary results of a cross-sectional study
… characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. Increasing evidence suggests that its clinical heterogeneity reflects dysfunctions across cognitive, neurobiological, and neuroplastic domains. This study examined the associations among insight, cognitive performance, sleep …
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Exploring Autistic Individuals’ Perspectives of Social Skills Interventions
… and a pervasive pattern of restricted and repetitive behaviors or interests (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2022, p. 57). Over the past few decades, behavioral interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) are considered an evidence-based practice for mitigating symptoms of …
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The Relationship of Repetitive Behavior and Sensory Behavior to Parenting Stress In Mothers of Boys With Autism and Mothers of Boys With Fragile X Syndrome
… study investigated the relationship between repetitive behaviors and sensory behavior to the parenting stress of mothers of boys with fragile X syndrome and mothers of boys with autism. Participants consisted of two groups: 51 mothers with boys diagnosed with fragile X syndrome (M= 71.3, SD= …
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Examining Variables Associated With Age of First Concern and Diagnosis in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
… the presentation of restrictive interests and/or repetitive behaviors. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms/behaviors are recognized by parents and can be reliably diagnosed at age two but often are not diagnosed until after age four. Delay in diagnosis results in loss of important intervention …
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Resting-State EEG Spectral Activity in Children and Adolescents with ASD: Potential Correlations with Interoceptive Neocortical Areas
… in social interaction, communication, repetitive behaviors, and differences in cognitive and emotional functioning. These challenges can significantly affect daily living, relationships, and long-term independence, often requiring lifelong support. Emerging research suggests that …
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Exploring the Employment Landscape for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders using Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning
… verbal and nonverbal forms of communication, repetitive behaviors, and restricted interests. Employment rates of young adults with ASD is a national concern, and research suggests that young adults with “high functioning” ASD experience significant difficulty in transitioning to work. One of …
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Training Peer Mentors in Reinforcement and Modeling with Prompting (RaMP): Using Mixed Reality Simulation to Encourage Social Reciprocity Skills in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
… nonverbal communication, and restrictive and repetitive behaviors and interests as a result of the disorder (APA, 2013). This hinders their ability to build and maintain friendships in the same manner as their typically developing peers and affects their interactions, speech and language …
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Comparisons: BASC-2 Parent and Teacher Reports for Children on the DSM-5 Autism Spectrum
… of Social Communication (SC) and Restrictive/Repetitive Behaviors (RRB). Research indicates that there has also been a recent increase in the administration and adoption of broadband behavior-rating scales by clinicians, to ascertain a summary of the client’s behavior. A widely known and …
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Examining Relationships Between Problem-Solving Style and the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ): Leveraging Adaption-Innovation Theory to Support Autistic Adults in the Workplace
… communication, social skills, and involving repetitive behaviors and restricted interests. However, these traits can be beneficial in the workplace, such as having high concentration, being detail-oriented, and possessing specialized knowledge in specific areas. These characteristics may …
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The Use of iPads® to Promote Leisure Activities for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disability (ID)
… communication skills, and the presence of repetitive behaviors and restrictive interests (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). These characteristics can adversely affect the daily functioning of individuals with ASD and pose problems for them in obtaining and maintaining stable …
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