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Repetitive Behavior in Rubinstein–Taybi Syndrome: Parallels with Autism Spectrum Phenomenology

  • Jane Waite*
  • , Joanna Moss
  • , Sarah R. Beck
  • , Caroline Richards
  • , Lisa Nelson
  • , Kate Arron
  • , Cheryl Burbidge
  • , Katy Berg
  • , Chris Oliver
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • University College Birmingham
  • Royal Derby Hospital
  • Solihull NHS Trust
  • University of East London

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Abstract

Syndrome specific repetitive behavior profiles have been described previously. A detailed profile is absent for Rubinstein–Taybi syndrome (RTS). The Repetitive Behaviour Questionnaire and Social Communication Questionnaire were completed for children and adults with RTS (N = 87), Fragile-X (N = 196) and Down (N = 132) syndromes, and individuals reaching cut-off for autism spectrum disorder (N = 228). Total and matched group analyses were conducted. A phenotypic profile of repetitive behavior was found in RTS. The majority of behaviors in RTS were not associated with social-communication deficits or degree of disability. Repetitive behavior should be studied at a fine-grained level. A dissociation of the triad of impairments might be evident in RTS.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1238-1253
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Volume45
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2015

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© Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014

Keywords

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
  • Repetitive behavior
  • Ritualistic behavior
  • Rubinstein–Taybi syndrome

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