Repetitive/restricted behaviours and interests in children with cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder

• Published in: Developmental neurorehabilitation Vol. 15; no. 3; pp. 178 - 184
• Main Authors: Hattier, Megan A., Matson, Johnny L., May, Anna C., Whiting, Sara E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Informa UK, Ltd 01.06.2012; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: autism; BISCUIT; Cerebral palsy; Cerebral Palsy - diagnosis; Cerebral Palsy - psychology; Child Behavior - psychology; Child Development Disorders, Pervasive - diagnosis; Child Development Disorders, Pervasive - psychology; Child, Preschool; Developmental Disabilities - diagnosis; Developmental Disabilities - psychology; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant Behavior - psychology; Male; Play and Playthings; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; rituals; Severity of Illness Index; Stereotyped Behavior; stereotypy; toddlers
• ISSN: 1751-8423; 1751-8431; 1751-8431
• DOI: 10.3109/17518423.2012.657306

Objective: To inspect the presence and severity of deficits in restricted and/or repetitive behaviours and interests (RRBIs) in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Methods: Children studied (18-35 months of age) belonged to one of three diagnostic groups: children with CP and autism (n = 11), children with CP and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS; n = 10) and children with a sole diagnosis of CP (n = 15). A one-way, between subjects ANOVA was conducted on the Repetitive Behaviour/Restricted Interests domain of the Baby and Infant Screen for aUtIsm Traits-Part 1 (BISCUIT-Part 1) and followed up with post-hoc tests. Percentage endorsements were also calculated for each item of this domain. Results: Children with CP + autism had significantly greater impairment. No significant differences were found between the CP + PDD-NOS and the CP alone groups. Conclusion: The implications of these findings are discussed.