Tourettes Syndrome and Tics
Author: Melissa L. Ortega, M.A..; Lawrence D. Scahill, MSN, Ph.D..; Alanna Chait, B.A..
Source: Volume 05, Number 02, Spring 2005 , pp.26-31(6)
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Abstract:
This article serves as a brief but very thorough guide to symptoms, diagnosis, and current treatment approaches for Tourettes Syndrome. Includes a review of important research studies on the effectiveness of widely used medications, and a fact sheet for parents including treatment options and resources.Keywords:
Affiliations:
1: Columbia University-New York State Psychiatric Institute Center for the Advancement of Children’s Mental Health; 2: Yale University Child Study Center.