Need for routine
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Need for routine is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of one condition: Autism.
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Need for routine
When parents mention Need for routine they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Angry behavior | Often | 1 mention |
| Delayed speech or language development | Often | 1 mention |
| Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) | Often | 1 mention |
| Doesn't like to be touched | Often | 1 mention |
| Mood swings | Often | 1 mention |
| Nervousness | Often | 1 mention |
| Not talking until 3 years old | Often | 1 mention |
| Obsession, fixation, or strong interest | Often | 1 mention |
| Picky eating or aversion to foods / food sensations | Often | 1 mention |
| Shutting down | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Need for routine
How common is Need for routine?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 48.34% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Need for routine.
Percentage of kids with Need for routine by year of age
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This is based on a survey of 513 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Need for routine “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 16% | 76 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 14% | 66 mentions |
| Weekly | 9% | 44 mentions |
| Monthly | 6% | 30 mentions |
| Annually | 5% | 22 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 8% | 37 mentions |
| Once | 3% | 14 mentions |
| Never | 39% | 188 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 10% | 52 mentions |
| Severe | 12% | 62 mentions |
| Moderate | 26% | 134 mentions |
| Mild | 17% | 87 mentions |
| Not at All | 35% | 178 mentions |
Discussion of Need for routine
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