Development of restricted and repetitive behaviors from 15 to 77 months: Stability of two distinct subtypes?

Uljarević, Mirko; Arnott, Bronia; Carrington, Sarah J.; Meins, Elizabeth; Fernyhough, Charles; McConachie, Helen; Couteur, Ann Le; Leekam, Susan

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“…This heterogeneous group of behaviours has been found to divide into two subtypes: Repetitive Sensory and Motor Behaviours (RSMB) and Insistence on Sameness (IS). This structure has been identified in factor-analytic studies of autistic populations [ 2 – 5 ] and typically developing (TD) and community populations [ 6 – 8 ]. However, some studies find between three and six subtypes [ 9 – 12 ], which may be a result of the use of different measures of RRBs, and the inclusion of children at different developmental stages in each study [ 13 ].…”

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Assessing subtypes of restricted and repetitive behaviour using the Adult Repetitive Behaviour Questionnaire-2 in autistic adults

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BackgroundThe majority of previous research into restricted and repetitive behaviours (RRBs) has focussed on children, partly due to a lack of suitable measures for RRBs in adults. This study aimed to explore the psychometric properties of the Adult Repetitive Behaviour Questionnaire-2 (RBQ-2A) in a large sample of autistic adults using a self-report questionnaire method.MethodsThe RBQ-2A and Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) were administered online. Data from 275 autistic adults aged 18–66 (M = 36.56, SD = 12.24; 100 men and 171 women) were analysed using polychoric principal components analysis (PCA). Reliability and validity were assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and correlation analyses.ResultsPCA resulted in two components of the RBQ-2A, interpretable as repetitive sensory and motor behaviours (RSMB) and insistence on sameness (IS). Both components showed acceptable internal consistency (α = .70 and .81 respectively) and were significantly moderately correlated with scores on the AQ (rs = .25 and .42). Participants’ scores on IS were higher than their scores on RSMB. RSMB, but not IS, was negatively associated with age, particularly in older adults (≥ 50 years). There were no gender differences.ConclusionsThe RBQ-2A is a reliable and valid self-report measure of RRBs in the present sample of autistic adults. As one of the few measures of RRBs aimed at adults, it is suitable for adults with the ability to read and complete a self-report questionnaire. Results build on previous work with children using the Repetitive Behaviour Questionnaire-2 (RBQ-2).

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“…[ 19 ]) and RRBs decrease in TD children after the age of 7 years (e.g. [ 8 , 20 ]). There is evidence both for [ 15 , 21 ] and against [ 22 ] the decrease of RRBs over time in autistic individuals.…”

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“…In contrast to the SCI domain, the RRB domain was found to be more difficult to evaluate for the preschool staff. RRBs include repetitive motor and speech behaviors, sensory interests or aversion and insistence on sameness manifested by rigidity, routines, and restricted interests (Uljarević et al 2017 ; Frazier et al 2014 ; Bishop et al 2013 ). RRBs are present in children with TD as well as in children with other developmental delays.…”

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Preschool Staff Spot Social Communication Difficulties, But Not Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors in Young Autistic Children

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To fulfill the criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), symptoms must be present across domains and contexts. We assessed preschool staff’s ratings of social communication and interaction (SCI) and restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) in 3-year-old siblings of children with ASD, either diagnosed (n = 12) or not diagnosed (n = 36) with ASD, and typically developing siblings with no family history of ASD (n = 16). Ratings of SCI were more accurate than RRBs in differentiating the ASD group from the two other groups, and only the SCI ratings correlated with clinical assessment of social behavior. We conclude that while preschool staff ratings of SCI behaviors are adequate, ratings of RRBs should be treated with more caution.

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“…The Restricted interest and stereotypy factors independence persists (Scahill et al 2014). A follow-up study demonstrated the stability of two sub-groups characterized by repetitive sensory-motor behaviors and restricted interests, in a population of ASD patients (Uljarevic et al 2017).…”

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Construct Validity and Cross Validity of a Test Battery Modeling Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Mice

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Modeling in other organism species is one of the crucial stages in ascertaining the association between gene and psychiatric disorder. Testing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in mice is very popular but construct validity of the batteries is not available. We presented here the first factor analysis of a behavioral model of ASD-like in mice coupled with empirical validation. We defined fourteen measures aligning mouse-behavior measures with the criteria defined by DSM-5 for the diagnostic of ASD. Sixty-five mice belonging to a heterogeneous pool of genotypes were tested. Reliability coefficients vary from .68 to .81. The factor analysis resulted in a three-factor solution in line with DSM criteria: social behavior, stereotypy and narrowness of the field of interest. The empirical validation with mice sharing a haplo-insufficiency of the zinc-finger transcription factor TSHZ3/Tshz3 associated with ASD shows the discriminant power of the highly loaded items. Mahrt E, AgarwalA, Perkel D, Portfors C, Elemans CP (2016) Mice produce ultrasonic vocalizations by intra-laryngeal planar impinging jets. Current biology : CB 26(19):R880-R881 Makanjuola RO, Hill G, Dow RC, Campbell G, Ashcroft GW (1977) The effects of psychotropic drugs on exploratory and stereotyped behaviour of rats studied on a hole-board. Psychopharmacology 55(1):67-74 Mandy WP, Skuse DH (2008) Research review: What is the association between the socialcommunication element of autism and repetitive interests, behaviours and activities? Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines 49(8):795-808 Maxson SC, Canastar A (2003) Conceptual and methodological issues in the genetics of mouse agonistic behavior. Hormones and behavior 44(3):258-262 McDougle CJ, Kresch LE, Goodman WK, Naylor ST, Volkmar FR, Cohen DJ, Price LH (1995) A case-controlled study of repetitive thoughts and behavior in adults with autistic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The American journal of psychiatry 152(5):772-777 Meiselas KD, Spencer EK, Oberfield R, Peselow ED, Angrist B, Campbell M (1989) Differentiation of stereotypies from neuroleptic-related dyskinesias in autistic children. Journal of clinical psychopharmacology 9(3):207-209

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Development of restricted and repetitive behaviors from 15 to 77 months: Stability of two distinct subtypes?

Cited by 44 publications

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Assessing subtypes of restricted and repetitive behaviour using the Adult Repetitive Behaviour Questionnaire-2 in autistic adults

Assessing subtypes of restricted and repetitive behaviour using the Adult Repetitive Behaviour Questionnaire-2 in autistic adults

Preschool Staff Spot Social Communication Difficulties, But Not Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors in Young Autistic Children

Construct Validity and Cross Validity of a Test Battery Modeling Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Mice

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