Stereotypic Movement Disorder
Synonyms
Body Rocking
Head Banging
Movement Disorder, Stereotypic
Stereotypic Movement Disorders
Motor behavior that is repetitive, often seemingly driven, and nonfunctional. This behavior markedly interferes with normal activities or results in severe bodily self-injury. The behavior is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance or a general medical condition. (DSM-IV, 1994)
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