Understanding of repetitive behaviours in the fields of vision impairment and autism

Repetitive behaviours occur in children with vision impairment and those on the autism spectrum. However, there is negligible research focus on the similarities and differences between these two groups of children. This narrative review explores literature in the fields of vision impairment and autism to understand how repetitive behaviours are defined, explained, and supported in the respective fields. This comparative analysis highlights that while experiences of stigma are same for family members of both groups of children, there are some differences in terms of conceptualisation of repetitive behaviours and what is considered as underlying cause for these behaviours.