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| Current Trends in the Assessment and Treatment of Repetitive and Restricted Behaviors |
| Monday, May 30, 2022 |
| 11:30 AM–11:55 AM |
| Meeting Level 2; Room 254B |
| Area: AUT |
| Instruction Level: Intermediate |
| Chair: Kathleen Ann Quill (Autism Institute) |
| CE Instructor: Kathleen Ann Quill, Ed.D. |
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| Current Trends in the Assessment and Treatment of Repetitive and Restricted Behaviors |
| Domain: Service Delivery |
| KATHLEEN ANN QUILL (Autism Institute) |
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| Abstract: Repetitive and restricted behaviors (RRB) are grouped into two general categories: “lower order” and “higher order”. Lower order behaviors are characterized by repeated movements (i.e., stereotyped body movements, repetitive object use, and repetitive self-injury); and higher order behaviors are characterized by cognitive rigidity (i.e., rituals and routines, insistence on sameness, and restricted interests).1
Most behavioral intervention research has focused on the lower order RRB. Studies show that RRBs maintained by automatic reinforcement respond to the use of DRL and self-monitoring systems to decrease behavior. 2 Treatment studies of higher order repetitive behaviors focus on the effectiveness of antecedent-based strategies paired with FCT on the frequency of repetitive behaviors.3 In contrast, there is a paucity of treatment studies targeting behavioral flexibility and adaptability as an outcome measure.
The purpose of this presentation is to summarize current trends in our understanding and treatment of RRB and recommend an expanded functional analysis protocol that could begin to fill a gap in evidence-based treatment. |
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| Target Audience: Behavior analysts within their first 5 years of practice, including practitioners, supervisors, etc. o Currently enrolled in or recently completed graduate-level work |
| Learning Objectives: 1. Participants will identify evidence-based treatments for lower-order repetitive and restricted behavior in autism spectrum disorder 2. Participants will identify evidence-based treatments for higher-order repetitive and restricted behavior in autism spectrum disorder 3. Participants will list 5 additional steps to include in a functional analysis of repetitive and restricted behavior in autism spectrum disorder |
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