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A brief behavior therapy protocol for Tourette syndrome

J E Carr¹, J S Bailey

¹Department of Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee 32306-1051, USA.

Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry

|March 1, 1996

Summary

A brief behavior therapy effectively reduced Tourette Syndrome tics by 70% in a 9-year-old boy. This tic reduction was maintained one month later, showing significant social validity.

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Area of Science:

Behavioral Psychology
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Clinical Psychology

Background:

Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements and vocalizations called tics.
Behavioral therapies are increasingly explored as non-pharmacological interventions for managing TS symptoms.
A brief behavior therapy protocol was developed to target tic reduction in individuals with TS.

Observation:

This study assessed a 9-year-old male participant diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome.
The intervention involved a nine-session brief behavior therapy protocol.
The protocol utilized alternating treatments and reversal-design components to measure tic frequency.

Findings:

The brief behavior therapy protocol resulted in an approximate 70% reduction in nasal tic frequency.
The observed behavior change, specifically tic reduction, was successfully maintained at a one-month follow-up assessment.
Social validity and consumer satisfaction measures indicated the significant social importance of the achieved behavior change.

Implications:

Brief behavior therapy presents a promising, effective, and potentially accessible treatment option for Tourette Syndrome.
The findings support the use of behavioral interventions for managing tics in pediatric populations.
Further research into the long-term efficacy and broader applicability of this protocol is warranted.

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