Nosology and Theories of Repetitive and Restricted Behaviours and Interests

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Abstract

Repetitive and restrictive behaviours and interests (RRBI) are defining core features of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), described in Kanner’s original paper (1943). They are also one of three behavioural domains – the other being deficits in social interaction and deficits in communication required for the current diagnosis of autism (ICD-10, World Health Organization, 1990; DSM-IV, American Psychiatric Association, 1994). These behaviours often look bizarre, grotesque and inappropriate to others and interfere with everyday functions. Accordingly they are of specific concern for parents and clinicians who live and work with people with ASD.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
EditorsJohnny L. Matson, Peter Sturmey
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherSpringer
Pages115-125
Number of pages11
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4419-8065-6
ISBN (Print)978-1-4419-8064-9
DOIs
StatePublished - 31 May 2011

Publication series

NameAutism and Child Psychopathology Series
PublisherSpringer
ISSN (Print)2192-922X
ISSN (Electronic)2192-9238

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