Eary Signs of Tourette’s Syndrome

J Gordon Millichap

doi:10.15844/pedneurbriefs-7-10-12

Abstract

The early course of tics and behavioral disturbances in 101 children with Tourette’s syndrome, aged 12 years (range, 8 to 21 years), are reported from the University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY.

Highlights

EARY SIGNS OF TOURETTE'S SYNDROME The early course of tics and behavioral disturbances in 101 children with Tourette's syndrome, aged 12 years, are reported from the University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY
During the observation period of 1.6 years, tics became controlled with medication in 81%, 13% developed ADHD, 8% OCD, 28% disruptive behavior, and 25% school problems
If ADHD and OCD are absent at the onset of tics, it is unusual for these behaviors to develop later

Summary

Introduction

EARY SIGNS OF TOURETTE'S SYNDROME The early course of tics and behavioral disturbances in 101 children with Tourette's syndrome, aged 12 years (range, 8 to 21 years), are reported from the University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY. The age at onset was 6.4 + or- 3.1 years. 45% already had ADHD and 50% had obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). During the observation period of 1.6 years (range, 0.5 to 7 years), tics became controlled with medication in 81%, 13% developed ADHD, 8% OCD, 28% disruptive behavior, and 25% school problems.

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