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An analysis of treatment efficacy for stereotyped and repetitive behaviors in autism

Mulligan, S., Healy, O., Lydon, S., Moran, L., Foody, Ciara (2014) An analysis of treatment efficacy for stereotyped and repetitive behaviors in autism. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1 (2). pp. 143-164. (doi:10.1007/s40489-014-0015-8) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:49138)

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40489-014-0015-8

Abstract

Stereotyped, repetitive, ritualistic, obsessive, and

compulsive behaviors are a common feature for many individuals

with autism, and multiple topographies of such behavior

exist. Previous reviews have discussed treatments for

stereotypy and repetitive behaviors; however, to date, none

have systematically evaluated the efficacy of such treatments.

An abundance of treatments based on the principles of applied

behavior analysis exist within the literature; however, many

assume that stereotypy is maintained by automatic reinforcement.

The current review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of

treatments for stereotypy across disciplines including behavioral,

pharmacological, and sensory-based therapies. Furthermore,

this review compares the efficacy of function-based and

nonfunction-based treatments for stereotypy.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1007/s40489-014-0015-8
Uncontrolled keywords: Stereotypy . Repetitive . Ritualistic . Obsessive . Compulsive . Autism
Subjects: H Social Sciences
H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research > Tizard
Depositing User: Jo Ruffels
Date Deposited: 24 Jun 2015 09:07 UTC
Last Modified: 17 Aug 2022 10:58 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/49138 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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