Background Despite difficulties entering the workforce, people on the autism spectrum are
often successful. Furthermore, they are suggested to bring unique abilities (eg, attention to …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder characterized
by deficits in social communication, social interaction, and repetitive restricted behaviors …

It has been strongly argued that atypical cognitive processes in autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) contribute to the expression of behavioural symptoms. Comprehensive investigation …

Background Restricted repetitive behaviours and sensory sensitivities are core features of
autism and have been explored in childhood. However, few studies have examined adult …

In order to investigate the experience of anxiety and restricted and repetitive behaviours
(RRB) in young people with ASD, 19 families with young people with ASD aged between 13 …

Background Traits and characteristics qualitatively similar to those seen in diagnosed autism
spectrum disorder can be found to varying degrees in the general population. To measure …

Anxiety is present in high rates in both children and adults on the autism spectrum. An
increasing number of studies have highlighted the potentially important role that intolerance …

Studies are emerging documenting the experience of fatigue, exhaustion and loss of
functioning that has long been described by autistic adults as autistic burnout. New …

Previous work has found gender differences in restricted and repetitive behaviors and
interests (RRBI) for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Compared to girls, affected boys have …

Abstract Background Restricted and Repetitive Behaviours (RRB) are a core characteristic
of autism, though little is known about autistic people's lived experience of these …