The effects of gender and age on repetitive and/or restricted behaviors and interests in adults with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disability.

Authors :: Hattier MA
Matson JL
Tureck K
Horovitz M
Source :: Research in developmental disabilities [Res Dev Disabil] 2011 Nov-Dec; Vol. 32 (6), pp. 2346-51. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Aug 06.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: Frequency of repetitive and/or restricted behaviors and interests (RRBIs) was assessed in 140 adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and severe or profound intellectual disability (ID). The associations of gender and age range were analyzed with RRBI frequency which was obtained using the Stereotypies subscale of the Diagnostic Assessment for the Severely Handicapped-II (DASH-II). A significant main effect of gender was found. Male participants had higher frequency of RRBIs than females regardless of age range. There was not a significant main effect of age range or a significant interaction between gender and age range. Results and implications are discussed.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Adult
Age Distribution
Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders diagnosis
Child
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive diagnosis
Diagnosis-Related Groups statistics & numerical data
Disability Evaluation
Female
Humans
Intellectual Disability diagnosis
Male
Middle Aged
Severity of Illness Index
Sex Distribution
Stereotypic Movement Disorder diagnosis
Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders epidemiology
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive epidemiology
Intellectual Disability epidemiology
Stereotypic Movement Disorder epidemiology

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