Table 2.

Definitions of Stereotypic Behavior

Whole-body Stereotypies	Definition
Backflip	At least two consecutive backflips
Bounce	Repetitive hopping or bouncing for at least 3 seconds
Pace	Repetitive, undirected walking or running with the same path repeated for at least 3 seconds
Spin	Repetitive twirling or spinning for at least two rotations
Swing	Repetitive swinging with no progressive movement for at least 3 seconds
Self-Direct Stereotypies
Rock	Rocking back and forth
Salute (Eye-poke)	Hand held next to or over eye; may include actual poking of eye
Self-bite	Biting oneself; most often of own limbs
Self-clasp	Unusual holding of body part or limb with another body part
Other	Abnormal self-directed behavioral patterns not described above (e.g., nipple clasp)
Non-categorical Stereotypies
Head-twist	Twisting or rolling of the neck often seen when an animal approaches a corner or barrier