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Table 2 Frequency of repetitive, compulsive-like behaviors in 248 individuals with Prader–Will syndrome

From: Prader–Willi syndrome and autism spectrum disorders: an evolving story

Compulsive-like behaviors

(%)

Skin picking

80

Need to tell, ask, say

77

Hoarding

60

Ordering, arranging

41

Symmetry, exactness

41

Ritualized eating

34

Reread, rewrites

30

Fearful losing things

29

Repeated checking

24

Touch, tap, rub

21

Excessive washing

20

Rectal picking

16

Repeats routines

15

Pulls hair out

13