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Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors - Skin-Picking and Cheek-Biting
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art181506.asp
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors like skin-picking and cheek-biting are more common among children and teens with developmental disabilities or sensory processing disorder than in the general population, but serve similar functions, including sensory stimulation and relieving anxiety or boredom.
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Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors Skin-Picking and Cheek-Biting
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art181506.asp

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