These behaviors are calledbody-focused repetitive behaviors, or BFRBs for short.
Neurodivergence exists on a spectrum that encompasses the diverse ways peoples brains work, Puder said.
However, not all neurodivergent people have a formal mental health diagnosis.
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Puder said experts have differing opinions on which conditions are considered a form of neurodivergence.
It is usually reported among children, but adults can also exhibit this behavior.
The research has linked toe walking to autism.
Researchers have linked this behavior to OCD.
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