A Cohesive Framework for Motor Stereotypy in Typical and Atypical Development: The Role of Sensorimotor Integration

Stereotyped motor behavior manifests as rhythmic, repetitive movements. It is common in several neurologic and psychiatric disorders where it is considered maladaptive. However, it also occurs early in typical development where it serves an adaptive function in the development of complex, controlled...

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Main Authors: Robin L. Shafer, Karl M. Newell, Mark H. Lewis, James W. Bodfish
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnint.2017.00019/full