Stereotypic movement disorder
Stereotypic movement disorder
Definition
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)
Also known as stereotyped repetitive movements NOS (finding) — per MONDO