Gratification disorder

Gratification Disorder
Other namesInfantile masturbation,[1] benign idiopathic infantile dyskinesia,[1] infantile gratification[2]
SpecialtyPediatric psychiatry, pediatric neurology, child sexuality
SymptomsVocalizations with quiet grunting, flushing of the face, sweating, crossing or flexing legs
DurationVariable
CausesNo known causes
Diagnostic methodBased on symptoms, presence of consciousness, and stopping upon distraction

Gratification disorder is an often misdiagnosed form of masturbatory behavior, or the behavior of stimulating of one's own genitals, seen predominantly in infants and toddlers.[1] Most pediatricians agree that masturbation is both normal and common behavior in children at some point in their childhood.[1][3] The behavior is labeled a disorder when the child forms a habit, and misdiagnoses of the behavior can lead to unnecessary and invasive testing for other severe health conditions, including multiple neurological or motor disorders.[1][4][5]

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  2. ^ Nemati H, Ahmadabadi F, Shahisavandi M, Farjoud Kouhanjani M, Rostamihosseinkhani M (March 14, 2022). "Treatment of Child Gratification Disorder". Iranian Journal of Child Neurology (Review). 16 (2): 9–16. doi:10.22037/ijcn.v16i2.35480. PMC 9047836. PMID 35497101. S2CID 248494534.
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  4. ^ Nechay A, Ross LM, Stephenson JB, O'Regan M (March 2004). "Gratification disorder ("infantile masturbation"): a review". Archives of Disease in Childhood (Review). 89 (3): 225–226. doi:10.1136/adc.2003.032102. PMC 1719833. PMID 14977696.
  5. ^ Yang ML, Fullwood E, Goldstein J, Mink JW (December 2005). "Masturbation in infancy and early childhood presenting as a movement disorder: 12 cases and a review of the literature". Pediatrics (Review). 116 (6): 1427–1432. doi:10.1542/peds.2005-0532. PMID 16322167. S2CID 34015324.
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