Autism. 2015 Aug;19(6):662-72. doi: 10.1177/1362361314545685. Epub 2014 Sep 03.

Evidence-based, parent-mediated interventions for young children with autism spectrum disorder: The case of restricted and repetitive behaviors.

Autism : the international journal of research and practice

Clare Harrop

PMID: 25186943 DOI: 10.1177/1362361314545685

Abstract

Restricted and repetitive behaviors represent a core symptom of autism spectrum disorders. While there has been an increase in research into this domain in recent years, compared to social-communication impairments experienced by children with autism spectrum disorders, much less is known about their development, etiology, and management. Parent-mediated interventions have become increasingly popular in the field, with a surge of studies reporting significant findings in social communication and cognitive development in early childhood. Restricted and repetitive behaviors are often not specifically targeted or measured as an outcome within these interventions. This article reviews how 29 parent-mediated interventions approached the management, treatment, and measurement of restricted and repetitive behaviors. Recommendations for research and practice are presented.

© The Author(s) 2014.

Keywords: autism spectrum disorders; intervention; restricted and repetitive behaviors

MeSH terms

• Autism Spectrum Disorder / physiopathology
• Autism Spectrum Disorder / psychology
• Autism Spectrum Disorder / therapy
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Communication
• Evidence-Based Medicine*
• Humans
• Infant
• Parents*
• Social Behavior
• Stereotyped Behavior*

Publication Types

• Journal Article
• Review