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Tourette's Disorder


Table of Contents


Tourette Syndrome And Other Tic Disorders
Definitions of Tic Disorders
Differential Diagnosis
Symptomatology
Associated Behaviors and Cognitive Difficulties
Etiology
Stimulant Medications
Epidemiology and Genetics
Non-Genetic Contributions
Clinical Assessment Of Tourette Syndrome
Treatment Of Tourette Syndrome
Monitoring
Reassurance
Pharmacological Treatment of Tourette Syndrome
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Family Treatment
Genetic Counseling
Academic and Occupational Interventions
Bibliography


Today the full-blown case of TS is unlikely to be confused with any other
disorder.
However, only a decade ago TS was frequently misdiagnosed as schizophrenia,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, Sydenham's chorea, epilepsy, or nervous habits.
The
differentiation of TS from other tic......

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