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Factor analysis of restricted and repetitive behaviors in autism using the Autism Diagnostic Interview-R.
Child psychiatry and human development - 1 Jan 2003
Cuccaro Michael L, Shao Yujan, Grubber Janet, Slifer Michael, Wolpert Chantelle M, Donnelly Shannon L, Abramson Ruth K, Ravan Sarah A, Wright Harry H, DeLong G Robert, Pericak-Vance Margaret A
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The current study examined the factor structure of restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRB) in children with autism. Factor extraction procedures of 12 items from the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) were applied in N = 207 individuals with autism. Two interpretable factors were identified: Factor 1--repetitive sensory motor actions and Factor 2--resistance to change. There was a significant negative...
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