Clinical approach to motor stereotypies in autistic children

ABSTRACT

This is an overview of stereotypic behavior in autistic spectrum disorder [ASD]. This repetitive, nonfunctional, fixed pattern of behavior is associated with autism severity but it is not specific for ASD. There are a wide range of behaviors mentioned as Stereotypies. It usually starts in 1 early childhood and its severity is associated with outcomes and severity of autism in j adolescence and adulthood. It is usually co-morbid with other psychiatric problems and its pathophysiology is not exactly known. Management is most likely behavioral. There are some | reports regarding efficacy of antipsychotics for its management Further studies should be J conducted to improve our knowledge about it and our ability to differentiate it from tics