Obsessions, Routines and Rituals

Autism Spectrum Disorder

This online article describes how special interests, obsessions, routines, and rituals can be important to and helpful for children with autism. It provides suggestions to help parents determine whether or not these habits have negative impacts which need to be addressed.

Raising Children Network is an information resource maintained by a partnership of agencies in Australia. Its website offers “evidence-based content you can trust on hundreds of topics about raising children and looking after yourself as a parent.” [Website]


Additional Details

Subjects: Behaviour SupportGeneral

Author: Raising Children Network

Additional Authors: Amanda Richdale; Cherie Green

Publication Location: Australia

Publisher: Raising Children Network

Format: Online Article

Age Range: All Ages (0-100)