About The Medical Condition Stereotypic Movement Disorders

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Stereotypic Movement Disorders

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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition 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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