Jean is a 14-year-old girl with autistic disorder who seems compelled to run around touching each door every time she comes home. If she is prevented from touching each door, Jean has a tantrum. This is an example of

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Jean's behavior of touching each door every time she comes home has become a ritual for her. She feels compelled to do it and becomes upset if she cannot perform the ritual. This behavior is commonly observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorders and is considered a type of ritualistic behavior. Restricted behavior patterns and maintenance of sameness may also be present in individuals with autism, but they do not fully explain Jean's behavior. Social impairment may or may not be present in Jean's case, but it is not directly related to her door-touching behavior.

Jean Is a 14-Year-Old Girl with Autistic Disorder Who Seems