The measurements and mechanisms of restricted and repetitive behaviors in autism spectrum disorders

Puberty as a moderator on risk for psychopathology symptoms and autistic stereotypy exacerbation in adolescents with and without ASD

“…As hypothesized, this study found repetitive behavior to lower depressive symptoms in autistic males. Perhaps, some aspects of repetitive behaviors can be adaptive, especially for autistic individuals, in that a commonly used behavior can function as a source of comfort when under distress or feeling depressed Li et al, 2018). There are aspects of repetitive behaviors that may be more maladaptive, such as self-injurious behaviors (SIB), and SIB has often been found linked to internalizing problems .…”