The executive function account of repetitive behavior: Evidence from Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome

Jane Waite; Sarah R. Beck; Laurie Powis; Chris Oliver

doi:10.1352/1944-7558-128.1.49

The executive function account of repetitive behavior: Evidence from Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome

Jane Waite, Sarah R. Beck, Laurie Powis, Chris Oliver

School of Psychology

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Abstract

In this study, we focus on Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RTS) to explore the associations between executive function deficits and repetitive behaviors. Thirty individuals with RTS completed direct assessments of inhibition, working memory and set-shifting. Informants completed repetitive behavior and executive function questionnaires. Repetitive questions were associated with poorer inhibition and working memory. Stereotypy was associated with poorer inhibition. Adherence to routines was associated with poorer set-shifting, but only on the parental report measure. No other associations were evident. There is evidence of an association between specific repetitive behaviors and executive functioning in RTS, suggesting executive dysfunction may underpin behavioral difference in RTS. The findings point towards specific associations that are of interest for further research across populations in which repetitive behaviors are present.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	49-65
Journal	American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Volume	128
Issue number	1
Early online date	22 Dec 2022
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-128.1.49
Publication status	Published - Jan 2023

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This article is protected by copyright. This is an accepted manuscript of an article published in the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The published version is available at: https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-128.1.49

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executive function
genetic syndromes
repetitive behavior
repetitive questioning
Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome

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