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Motor Stereotypies: A Pathophysiological Review.

Zsanett Péter1, Melody E Oliphant2, Thomas V Fernandez3

  • 1Department of Biology, Sewanee: The University of the SouthSewanee, TN, USA; Department of Chemistry, Sewanee: The University of the SouthSewanee, TN, USA.

Frontiers in Neuroscience
|April 14, 2017
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Motor stereotypies are repetitive movements that can occur without developmental delays. More research into their biological and genetic risk factors is needed to develop effective treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Motor stereotypies are common, repetitive movements typically emerging in early childhood.
  • While often associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID), they can occur independently and persist into adulthood.
  • Current treatments for motor stereotypies are limited, partly due to insufficient understanding of underlying risk factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of biological and environmental risk factors for motor stereotypies.
  • To highlight the need for further research, particularly genetic studies, to identify the causes of motor stereotypies.
  • To suggest focusing future research on typically developing children with primary motor stereotypies to reduce heterogeneity.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
GABAacetylcholinebrain imagingdopamineenvironmentgeneticsmotor stereotypiespharmacotherapy

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  • Review of existing literature on motor stereotypies, including studies on neurotransmitters, brain circuits, and environmental influences.
  • Identification of knowledge gaps, particularly concerning genetic factors and inheritance patterns.
  • Proposal of a research strategy focusing on specific populations to enhance study consistency.

Main Results:

  • Existing research implicates various biological and environmental factors, but findings lack convergence.
  • There is a notable absence of genetic studies on motor stereotypies, despite evidence of familial inheritance.
  • Heterogeneity in study populations may contribute to inconsistent findings.

Conclusions:

  • A deeper understanding of the biological and environmental underpinnings of motor stereotypies is crucial.
  • Further genetic research is warranted to explore the etiology of these movements.
  • Targeted research approaches, such as focusing on typically developing individuals, may yield more conclusive results and inform the development of effective therapies.