Restricted and repetitive behaviors and association with cognition and adaptive functioning in children with autism spectrum disorder in Singapore
Wanyun Lin,
Yiong Huak Chan,
Jennifer S. H. Kiing
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundOne of the core features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests and activities (RRBs). RRBs are known to adversely affect cognition and adaptive functioning. We explored the relationship of RRBs with cognition and adaptive functioning in children with ASD in an Asian setting.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary developmental pediatrics center in Singapore from September 2019 to October 2021. Parent-child dyads (parents and … Show more
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