Arranging and Ordering in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Characteristics, Severity, and Environmental Correlates
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Date
7-2013
Abstract
Background There is a need for a more accurate characterisation of higher level restricted and repetitive behaviour (RRB) in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including why it might be considered problematic and events associated with its occurrence.
Method We selected one form of higher level RRB—arranging and ordering—that was rated as severe for a large percentage of the population sampled. We interviewed 20 students’ teachers and conducted naturalistic observations for 15 of those students.
Results The characteristics of arranging and ordering varied across, and sometimes within, individuals. Problems associated with compulsive-likeFootnote1 behaviour also varied, with several unanticipated reported problems. With the exception of attention, social consequences were relatively infrequent.
Conclusions These data highlight the need for research on the assessment and treatment of arranging and ordering and clinical attention to compulsive-like behaviour in ASD. Interviews and naturalistic observations are useful for structuring additional observations and analyses.
Recommended Citation
Rodriguez, Nicole M.; Thompson, Rachel H.; Stocco, Corey S.; and Schlichenmeyer, Kevin, "Arranging and Ordering in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Characteristics, Severity, and Environmental Correlates" (2013). Student Work - College of Arts and Sciences. 56.
https://digitalcommons.wne.edu/casstudent/56
Original Citation
Rodriguez, N. M., Thompson, R. H., Stocco, C. S. & Schlichenmeyer, K. (2013). Arranging and ordering in autism spectrum disorder: Characteristics, severity, and environmental correlates. Journal of Intellectual Developmental Disability, 38, 242-255. https://doi.org/10.3109/13668250.2013.812192
