A Comparison of Repetitive Behaviors in Aspergers Disorder and High Functioning Autism

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    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      14
    • Subject Terms:
      Severity (of Disability); Autism; Antisocial Behavior; Asperger Syndrome; Comparative Analysis; Behavior Problems; Check Lists; Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
    • Subject Terms:
      Aberrant Behavior Checklist
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/s10578-007-0052-y
    • ISSN:
      0009-398X
    • Abstract:
      In this study we compared 33 IQ and age matched pairs of individuals with Aspergers Disorder (ASP) and high functioning autism (HFA) on measures of repetitive behavior. On the Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised (RBS-R), the ASP and HFA groups showed no differences in RBS-R Intensity score (severity) score or Frequency score (number of problems present). This suggests that the two groups are similar with respect to the intensity or severity of repetitive behaviors and the presence of repetitive behaviors. At the item level there were no differences on scales typically associated with autism (Stereotyped Behavior) and ASP (Restricted Interests). Similarly, there were no differences between the groups on the Aberrant Behavior Checklist Stereotypy scale. These findings add to the body of literature showing that HFA and ASP fail to differ with respect to repetitive behaviors. The implications of the findings for neurobiologic and genetic studies are discussed.
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    • Publication Date:
      2007
    • Accession Number:
      EJ760878