Characterizing caregiver responses to restricted and repetitive behaviors in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder

This study represents the first attempt to characterize how caregivers respond to restricted and repetitive behaviors. Toddlers with autism spectrum disorder are already demonstrating a variety of restricted and repetitive behaviors within the context of a free play sessions, and caregivers differentially and naturally respond to them.

Source: Autism - March 18, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Harrop, C., Gulsrud, A., Shih, W., Hovsepyan, L., Kasari, C. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research