F84.4: Overactive disorder associated with mental retardation and stereotyped movements

Children with this developmental disorder have a great urge to move around, and they find it hard to concentrate. The need to move around may decline over time. Typical of this developmental disorder is that the person repeats certain actions. Intellectual capabilities are significantly reduced.

The precise reason for this developmental disorder is unknown.

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