Rhythmic movement disorder in childhood: an integrative review

Rhythmic Movement Disorder consists of repetitive stereotypic movements, such as head banging or body rocking, that recur every second or so and may last from a few minutes to hours, usually prior to sleep onset. This review of childhood rhythmic movement disorder highlights the lack of systematic research into core aspects of the condition, relying heavily on small case series or case reports. Interpretation is further limited by almost universal failure to confirm the core the diagnostic criteria (C) of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (III), namely that the rhythmic movements should have clinical consequences.

Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - August 24, 2016 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Amy R.M. Gwyther, Arthur S. Walters, Catherine M. Hill Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research