Repetitive behaviors may look alike, but their function and impact may differ. Understand the critical differences between stereotypy and body-focused repetitive behaviors.

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs): A group of recurrent, self-grooming behaviours that involve repetitive manipulation of the body, such as hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting.

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