Waite, Jane, Beck, Sarah R., Powis, Laurie and Oliver, Chris (2023). The executive function account of repetitive behavior: Evidence from Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 128 (1), pp. 49-65.
Abstract
In this study, we focus on Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RTS) to explore the associations between executive function deficits and repetitive behaviors. Thirty individuals with RTS completed direct assessments of inhibition, working memory and set-shifting. Informants completed repetitive behavior and executive function questionnaires. Repetitive questions were associated with poorer inhibition and working memory. Stereotypy was associated with poorer inhibition. Adherence to routines was associated with poorer set-shifting, but only on the parental report measure. No other associations were evident. There is evidence of an association between specific repetitive behaviors and executive functioning in RTS, suggesting executive dysfunction may underpin behavioral difference in RTS. The findings point towards specific associations that are of interest for further research across populations in which repetitive behaviors are present.
Publication DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-128.1.49 |
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Divisions: | College of Health & Life Sciences > School of Psychology Aston University (General) |
Additional Information: | This article is protected by copyright. This is an accepted manuscript of an article published in the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The published version is available at: https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-128.1.49 |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | executive function,genetic syndromes,repetitive behavior,repetitive questioning,Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome,General Medicine |
Publication ISSN: | 1944-7515 |
Last Modified: | 09 Dec 2024 08:46 |
Date Deposited: | 17 Jun 2022 14:47 |
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PURE Output Type: | Article |
Published Date: | 2023-01 |
Published Online Date: | 2022-12-22 |
Accepted Date: | 2022-03-29 |
Authors: |
Waite, Jane
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0000-0002-8676-3070)
Beck, Sarah R. Powis, Laurie Oliver, Chris |