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Adult Social Care Glossary, v 0.41

Stereotypy

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Definition
NICE Guideline NG11 - Challenging behaviour and learning disabilities: prevention and interventions for people with learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges

Repeated behaviours, such as rocking or hand flapping, that may appear to have no obvious function but often serve a purpose for the person (for example, to provide sensory stimulation or indicate distress or discomfort).

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