Table 2.

Repetitive behavior scale correlations to LPS-induced IL-6 responses. Spearman’s rank correlation analysis identified significant correlations between IL-6 levels and Repetitive Behavior Scale scores. Increased RBS score indicates worsening behavior. ρ = Spearman’s rho.

Repetitive Behavior Scale Correlations to IL-6	p Value	ρ	n
Stereotyped Behavior: total subscale score	0.002	0.470	40
Self-injurious Behavior: total subscale score	0.013	0.392	40
Ritualistic Behavior: total subscale score	0.009	0.407	40
Sameness Behavior: total subscale score	0.041	0.325	40
Restricted Behavior: total subscale score	0.014	0.385	40
Repetitive Behavior Scale: overall score	0.000	0.516	40