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1. Introduction
2. Restricted and repetitive behaviours (RRBs)
3. Descriptions of RRBs (1)
4. Descriptions of RRBs (2)
5. Outline
6. Phenomenology
7. Examples of RRBs: swinging of arms and hands
8. Examples of RRBs: jumping
9. Examples of RRBs: whole body movements
10. Heterogeneous sets of behaviours
11. DSM-IV diagnostic sub categories
12. The RSM and IS factors
13. Different results for different measurements
14. Are RRBs distinctive in ASD?
15. RRBs found in neurodevelopmental disorders
16. Group differences
17. Phenomenology: questions
18. Phenomenology: answers
19. Cause
20. Why do RRBs occur?
21. Questions regarding cause
22. What are the developmental origins?
23. Theoretical frameworks: development systems
24. Theoretical frameworks: neurobiology
25. What are the underlying mechanisms?
26. What are the triggers and functions?
27. Functions
28. Causes: questions
29. Causes: answers (1)
30. Causes: answers (2)
31. More questions
32. Change
33. Change: questions
34. Do RRBs change with development?
35. Change in children with ASD
36. Do RRBs change with intervention?
37. Pharmacological intervention
38. Behavioral intervention
39. Cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety
40. Recommendations for future interventions
41. Summary of change questions and answers (1)
42. Summary of change questions and answers (2)
43. Conclusions and recommendations (1)
44. Conclusions and recommendations (2)
45. Thank you
46. References

Topics Covered

• Phenomenology
• Description of restricted and repetitive behaviours (RRBs)
• Structure and sub-grouping
• Distinctiveness from other neurodevelopmental disorders
• Cause
• Developmental origins
• Underlying cognitive mechanisms
• Triggers and functions
• Potential for change
• Change with age and development
• Change with intervention
• Conclusions and recommendations

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Series:

• Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Categories:

• Clinical Practice
• Neuroscience

Therapeutic Areas:

• Neurology

Talk Citation

Leekam, S. and Prior, M. (2010, February 23). Restricted and repetitive behaviours [Video file]. In The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection, Henry Stewart Talks. Retrieved April 15, 2025, from https://doi.org/10.69645/JVPA4550.
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Publication History

• Published on February 23, 2010

Financial Disclosures

• Prof. Sue Leekam has not informed HSTalks of any commercial/financial relationship that it is appropriate to disclose.
• Prof. Margot Prior has not informed HSTalks of any commercial/financial relationship that it is appropriate to disclose.