What causes stereotypic behaviour?
What causes stereotypic behaviour? These behaviours result from “the frustration of natural behaviour patterns, impaired brain function, or repeated attempts to deal with some problem” (Mason, 2005). … What is the meaning of stereotypy? Stereotypies are broadly defined as involuntary, patterned, coordinated, rhythmic, repetitive, non-reflexive movements that occur in the same fashion with each repetition. […]