title: Developmental and benign movement disorders in childhood.
abstract: Developmental and benign movement disorders are a group of movement disorders with onset in the neonatal period, infancy, or childhood. They are characterized by the absence of associated neurological manifestations and by their favorable outcome, although developmental abnormalities can be occasionally observed. Knowledge of the clinical, neurophysiological, and pathogenetic aspects of these disorders is poor. Based on a comprehensive review of the literature and our practical experience, this article summarizes current knowledge in this area. We pay special attention to the recognition and management of these movement disorders in children.
authors.affiliation: Centre d'Investigation Clinique, INSERM, AP-HP, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Cecilia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bonnet
authors.forename: Agathe
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roubertie
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Doummar
authors.forename: Nadia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bahi-Buisson
authors.forename: Valérie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Cochen de Cock
authors.forename: Emmanuel
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Roze
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D019956:Stereotypic Movement Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology