The Adult Repetitive Behaviours Questionnaire-2 (RBQ-2A): A Self-Report Measure of Restricted and Repetitive Behaviours

• DOI: 10.1007/s10803-015-2514-6
• Publication Date: 2015-07-08T11:50:03Z
• Authors: Sarah L. Barrett; Mirko Uljarević; Emma K. Baker; Amanda L. Richdale; Catherine R. G. J...; Susan R. Leekam
• Keywords: Neurotypical; Self-report study

In two studies we developed and tested a new self-report measure of restricted repetitive behaviours (RRB) suitable for adults. Study 1, The Repetitive Behaviours Questionnaire-2 adults (RBQ-2A) was completed by sample 163 neurotypical Principal components analysis revealed components: Motor Insistence on Sameness. 2, the mean RBQ-2A scores group with autism spectrum disorder (ASD; N = 29) were compared to an adult (N 37). ASD had significantly higher total subscale scores. These results indicate that has utility as questionnaire RRBs adults, potential clinical application.