ISSN: 2165-7890
Department of Anatomical sciences, St Johns Medical College, India
Perspective
Stereotypical Behavior in Autism
Author(s): Anikith Khir*
Restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped forms of behavior are one of three core diagnostic features of autistic disorder (and are a frequent target of behavioral intercessions for children with autism.. Although the fundamental causes of stereotypy are unknown, most scientists in the field believe it comprises a class of operant behaviors maintained by augmentation contingencies... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2165-7890.21.11.289