Repetitive behaviors in pervasive developmental disorders distinguishing core features from compulsions
By: King, Robert.
Contributor(s): Fay, Garry [et al].
Series: Mental Health Aspects of Developmental Disabilities 5 (4) 2002: pp 109-117.Publisher: 2002Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): AUTISM | PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER | STEREOTYPED BEHAVIOURSummary: Given the common occurrence of restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviour in individuals who have a pervasive developmental disorder, objective monitoring systems are imperative in the evaluation of the response to behavioural or pharmacological treatment. Here, the complexities involved in using accurate definitions of observed behaviour to optimize the outcome of treatment recommendations is illustrated.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Given the common occurrence of restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviour in individuals who have a pervasive developmental disorder, objective monitoring systems are imperative in the evaluation of the response to behavioural or pharmacological treatment. Here, the complexities involved in using accurate definitions of observed behaviour to optimize the outcome of treatment recommendations is illustrated.
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