Abstract
A wide variety of repetitive behaviors are common during childhood. Often, they are typical variations such as thumb sucking or rocking, requiring only reassurance and counseling of adults not to reinforce the behaviors. However, at times repetitive behaviors may be a sign that a child is experiencing significant distress or the behaviors may occur in conjunction with a significant developmental, behavioral, or emotional disorder. In addition, the repetitive behaviors may become problematic because they cause stigmatization, subjective distress, or tissue damage. Evaluation of all of these possibilities is necessary for clinicians to help families develop a plan for effective intervention.
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