Stereotypic movement disorder

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]

Overview

Stereotypic movement disorder is a disorder of childhood involving repetitive, nonfunctional motor behavior (e.g., hand waving or head banging), that markedly interferes with normal activities or results in bodily injury, and persists for four weeks or longer. The behavior must not be due to the direct effects of a substance or another medical condition. In cases when mental retardation is present, the stereotypic or self-injurious behavior must be of sufficient severity to become the focus of treatment. The behavior is not better explained as a compulsion (e.g.; OCD), a tic, a stereotypy as part of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, or hair pulling (trichotillomania).[1]

Former versions of the DSM (Diagnostic Manual and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) used the term Stereotypy/Habit Disorder to designate repetitive habit behaviors that caused impairment to the child.

The repetitive movements that are common with this disorder include thumb sucking, nail biting, nose-picking, breath holding, bruxism, head banging, rocking/rhythmic movements, self-biting, self-hitting, picking at the skin, hand shaking, hand waving, and mouthing of objects.

Childhood habits can appear in various forms, and many people engage in some habits during their lifetime. Habits can range from relatively benign behaviors (e.g.; nail biting) to noticeable or self-injurious behaviors, such as teeth grinding (bruxism). Many habits of childhood are a benign, normal part of development, do not rise to the diagnostic level of a disorder, and typically remit without treatment.

When stereotyped behaviors cause significant impairment in functioning, an evaluation for stereotypic movement disorder is warranted. There are no specific tests for diagnosing this disorder, although some tests may be ordered to rule out other conditions. Other conditions which feature repetitive behaviors in the differential diagnosis include obsessive-compulsive disorder, trichotillomania, vocal and tic disorders (e.g.; Tourette syndrome). Although not necessary for the diagnosis, stereotypic movement disorder most often affects children with mental retardation and developmental disorders. It is more common in boys, and can occur at any age. The cause of this disorder is not known.

Stereotypic movement disorder is often misdiagnosed as tics or Tourette's. Unlike the tics of Tourette's, which tend to onset around age six or seven, repetitive movements typically start before age 2, are more bilateral than tics, consist of intense patterns of movement for longer runs than tics. Tics are less likely to be stimulated by excitement. Children with Stereotypic movement disorder do not always reported being bothered by the movements as a child with tics might.

Prognosis depends on the severity of the disorder. Recognizing symptoms early can help reduce the risk of self-injury, which can be lessened with medications. Stereotypic movement disorder due to head trauma may be permanent. If anxiety or affective disorders are present, the behaviors may persist.[2]

Differential Diagnosis

Epidemiology and Demographics

Prevalence

The prevalence of stereotypic movement disorder is 10,000-15,000 per 100,000 (10-15%) in individuals with intellectual disability living in residential facilities of the over all population.[3]

Risk Factors

Diagnostic Criteria

DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria for Stereotypic Movement Disorder[3]

  • A. Repetitive, seemingly driven, and apparently purposeless motor behavior (e.g., hand shaking or waving, body rocking, head banging, self-biting, hitting own body).

AND

  • B. The repetitive motor behavior interferes with social, academic, or other activities and may result in self-injury.

AND

  • C. Onset is in the early developmental period.

AND

  • D. The repetitive motor behavior is not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance or neurological condition and is not better explained by another neuro developmental or mental disorder (e.g., trichotillomania [[[hair-pulling disorder]]], obsessive compulsive disorder).
  • Specify if:
  • With self-injurious behavior (or behavior that would result in an injury if preventive measures were not used)
  • Without self-injurious behavior
  • Specify if:

Associated with a known medical or genetic condition, neuro developmental disorder,or environmental factor (e.g., Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, intellectual disability intellectual developmental disorder, intrauterine alcohol exposure)

Coding note: Use additional code to identify the associated medical or genetic condition, or neuro-developmental disorder.

  • Specify current severity:
  • Mild: Symptoms are easily suppressed by sensory stimulus or distraction.
  • Moderate: Symptoms require explicit protective measures and behavioral modification.
  • Severe: Continuous monitoring and protective measures are required to prevent serious injury.

References

  1. Stereotypic movement disorder. BehaveNet. Retrieved on 2007-08-27.
  2. PMID 8617696
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBN 0890425558.