The frequency of restricted and repetitive behaviours in a community sample of 15 month-old infants

Arnott, B.; McConachie, H.; Meins, E.; Fernyhough, C.; Le Couteur, A.; Turner, M.; Parkinson, K.; Vittorini, L.; Leekam, S.

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the frequency and pattern of a wide range of restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) in the second year of life. Method: Parents of 139 15-month-old typically developing infants from a community sample completed the Repetitive Behaviour Questionnaire-2 (RBQ-2), giving information on RRBs (e.g. stereotyped motor movements, sensory interests, routines and rituals and preoccupations with restricted interests) seen in their children. Results: The RBQ-2 was found to be a reliable measure of these behaviors at this age and revealed a high frequency of particular types of repetitive motor movements in 15-month-olds. Conclusion: These findings have implications for the early detection of disorders characterized by high levels of restricted and repetitive behaviors, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Citation

Arnott, B., McConachie, H., Meins, E., Fernyhough, C., Le Couteur, A., Turner, M., …Leekam, S. (2010). The frequency of restricted and repetitive behaviours in a community sample of 15 month-old infants. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 31(3), 223-229. https://doi.org/10.1097/dbp.0b013e3181d5a2ad

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Apr 1, 2010
• Deposit Date: May 6, 2010
• Publicly Available Date: May 31, 2011
• Journal: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
• Print ISSN: 0196-206X
• Electronic ISSN: 1536-7312
• Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 31
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 223-229
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/dbp.0b013e3181d5a2ad
• Keywords: Repetitive behaviors, Typical development, RBQ-2, Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1546428