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Tic disorders

H S Singer1

  • 1Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.

Pediatric Annals
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
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This article outlines an approach for managing Tourette syndrome and tic disorders. It focuses on clarifying problems, identifying distress sources, and creating personalized multimodal treatment plans.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders present complex challenges for patients and clinicians.
  • Identifying the primary source of distress, whether tics or associated behaviors, is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a structured approach for evaluating patients with Tourette syndrome or tic disorders.
  • To guide clinicians in differentiating distress caused by tics versus associated behaviors.
  • To facilitate the development of individualized, multimodal treatment programs.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical assessment to clarify patient problems.
  • Differential diagnosis to determine the source of distress.
  • Development of tailored, multimodal therapeutic strategies.

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Main Results:

  • An organized framework for patient evaluation.
  • Emphasis on individualized treatment planning.
  • Identification of the Tourette Syndrome Association as a resource.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic approach can improve the management of Tourette syndrome and tic disorders.
  • Multimodal, individualized treatment is key to addressing patient distress.
  • Resources like the Tourette Syndrome Association are vital for support and information.