TY - JOUR
T1 - Arranging and ordering in autism spectrum disorder
T2 - Characteristics, severity, and environmental correlates
AU - Rodriguez, Nicole M.
AU - Thompson, Rachel H.
AU - Stocco, Corey S.
AU - Schlichenmeyer, Kevin
PY - 2013/9
Y1 - 2013/9
N2 - Background There is a need for a more accurate characterisation of higher level restricted and repetitive behaviour (RRB) in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including why it might be considered problematic and events associated with its occurrence. Method We selected one form of higher level RRB-Arranging and ordering-that was rated as severe for a large percentage of the population sampled. We interviewed 20 students' teachers and conducted naturalistic observations for 15 of those students. Results The characteristics of arranging and ordering varied across, and sometimes within, individuals. Problems associated with compulsive-like behaviour also varied, with several unanticipated reported problems. With the exception of attention, social consequences were relatively infrequent. Conclusions These data highlight the need for research on the assessment and treatment of arranging and ordering and clinical attention to compulsive-like behaviour in ASD. Interviews and naturalistic observations are useful for structuring additional observations and analyses.
AB - Background There is a need for a more accurate characterisation of higher level restricted and repetitive behaviour (RRB) in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including why it might be considered problematic and events associated with its occurrence. Method We selected one form of higher level RRB-Arranging and ordering-that was rated as severe for a large percentage of the population sampled. We interviewed 20 students' teachers and conducted naturalistic observations for 15 of those students. Results The characteristics of arranging and ordering varied across, and sometimes within, individuals. Problems associated with compulsive-like behaviour also varied, with several unanticipated reported problems. With the exception of attention, social consequences were relatively infrequent. Conclusions These data highlight the need for research on the assessment and treatment of arranging and ordering and clinical attention to compulsive-like behaviour in ASD. Interviews and naturalistic observations are useful for structuring additional observations and analyses.
KW - Arranging and ordering
KW - Autism spectrum disorder
KW - Compulsive behaviour
KW - Higher level restricted and repetitive behaviour
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U2 - 10.3109/13668250.2013.812192
DO - 10.3109/13668250.2013.812192
M3 - Article
C2 - 23984883
AN - SCOPUS:84883321906
VL - 38
SP - 242
EP - 255
JO - Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities
JF - Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities
SN - 1366-8250
IS - 3
ER -