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[From tic disorders to Tourette syndrome: current data, comorbidities, and therapeutic approach in children]

P Fourneret1, H Desombre2, E Broussolle3

  • 1Service de psychopathologie du développement, hôpital Femme-Mère-Enfant, hospices civils de Lyon, 69677 Bron cedex, France; Institut des sciences cognitives, CNRS UMR 5304, 67, boulevard Pinel, 69675 Bron cedex, France; Faculté de médecine Lyon-Est, université Claude-Bernard - Lyon 1, 69003 Lyon, France.

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|May 13, 2014
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Motor tics in children can become chronic and lead to Tourette syndrome. Early intervention with a combined therapeutic strategy is crucial for managing quality of life and emotional well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric neurology
  • Developmental psychology

Context:

  • Motor tics are common in childhood development.
  • Tics can be transient or chronic.
  • Chronic tics may co-occur with other disorders.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the developmental trajectory of motor tics.
  • To emphasize the potential progression to Tourette syndrome.
  • To underscore the need for timely intervention.

Summary:

  • Motor tics, often transient in children, can persist and evolve.
  • Co-occurrence with vocal tics, ADHD, and OCD is noted.
  • Progression to Tourette syndrome is a possibility.

Impact:

  • Chronic tics can negatively impact quality of life.
  • Emotional and relational difficulties are associated with persistent tics.
  • A comprehensive therapeutic approach is essential for managing tic disorders.

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