Repetitive behaviour in autism: A review of psychological research

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines

Volumn 40, Issue 6, 1999, Pages 839-849

  Turner, Michelle ^a  

^a DURHAM UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Autistic disorder; Developmental delay; Executive function; Repetitive behaviour; Stereotyped behaviour; Theory of mind

Indexed keywords

AGE; AUTISM; BEHAVIOR; CHILD; DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER; HOMEOSTASIS; HUMAN; INSTRUMENTAL CONDITIONING; REVIEW; STEREOTYPY; BEHAVIOR THERAPY; COGNITION; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT;

AUTISTIC DISORDER; BEHAVIOR THERAPY; CHILD; COGNITION; HUMANS; STEREOTYPED BEHAVIOR;

EID: 0033191409     PISSN: 00219630     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0021963099004278     Document Type: Review

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