Table 1 Behaviors assessed by ABQ as possible markers of abdominal discomfort in individuals with ASD
VB | MB | C |
|---|---|---|
Frequent clearing of throat | Facial grimacing | Sleep disturbances (difficulty getting to sleep, difficulty staying asleep) |
Swallowing and/or tics | Gritting teeth | Increased irritability (exaggerated responses to stimuli) |
Screaming | Wincing | Non-compliance with demands that typically elicit an appropriate response |
Sobbing for no reason at all | Constant eating/drinking/swallowing | |
Sighing and/or whining | Mouthing behaviors as chewing on clothes, pica | |
Moaning and/or groaning | Application of pressure to abdomen | |
Delayed echolalia that includes reference to pain or stomach and direct verbalizations about it | Tapping behaviors | |
Any unusual posturing | ||
Agitation as jumping up and down | ||
Unexplained increase in repetitive behaviors | ||
Self-injurious behaviors | ||
Aggressive behaviors: onset of or increase |