Childhood Habit Behaviors and Stereotypic Movement Disorder Workup

Updated: Jun 07, 2021
  • Author: Brandon N Saia, DO; Chief Editor: Caroly Pataki, MD  more...
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Workup

Approach Considerations

Although no specific activity limitations are needed in the treatment of a child with a stereotypic movement disorder, some situations and contexts may perpetuate these behaviors. Therefore, a functional behavioral assessment by a psychologist can help determine the types of activities that may occur in conjunction with or exacerbate stereotypic behaviors.

Consultation with a developmental-behavioral pediatrician, a child psychologist, or a child psychiatrist may be indicated.