Stereotypies in the Autism Spectrum Disorder: Can We Rely on an Ethological Model?

Stereotypies in the Autism Spectrum Disorder: Can We Rely on an Ethological Model?

Background: Stereotypic behaviour can be defined as a clear behavioural pattern where a specific function or target cannot be identified, although it delays on time. Nonetheless, repetitive and stereotypical behaviours play a key role in both animal and human behaviour. Similar behaviours are observ...

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Main Authors: Roberto Keller, Tatiana Costa, Daniele Imperiale, Annamaria Bianco, Elisa Rondini, Angela Hassiotis, Marco O. Bertelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
autism spectrum disorder
stereotypies
repetitive behaviours
restricted behaviour
ethological model
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/6/762

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