A brief behavior therapy protocol for Tourette syndrome
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Published on: December 28, 2010
1Department of Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee 32306-1051, USA.
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of a brief behavior therapy protocol for Tourette Syndrome. The nasal tic frequency of a 9-year-old male was assessed using a nine-session protocol with alternating treatments and reversal-design components. The results indicated that the participant's tics were reduced by approximately 70%. The behavior change was successfully maintained at a one-month follow-up. Social validity and consumer satisfaction measures confirmed the social significance of the behavior change.
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