"Dude, you don't have Tourette's:" Tourette's syndrome, beyond the tics. (Primary Care Approaches).: An article from: Pediatric Nursing

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From the author: While coprolalia is the most well-known symptom of Tourette's syndrome (TS), it affects only a minority of persons with the condition. TS is a chronic neurobiological condition consisting of vocal and motor tics. Many children with TS have associated obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), both of which can interfere with school, peer, and family functioning more than the tics themselves. The article distinguishes TS from other tic disorders and reviews literature on epidemiology, etiology, clinical course, and diagnostic and treatment issues. The article discusses the role of primary care pediatric and advanced practice nurses in the diagnosis and management of TS and details helpful interventions in the arenas of personal, family, and educational support, as well as symptom management and indications for medications. The author also suggests areas for future nursing research.

Citation Details
Title: "Dude, you don't have Tourette's:" Tourette's syndrome, beyond the tics. (Primary Care Approaches).
Author: Naomi A. Schapiro
Publication:Pediatric Nursing (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2002
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: 28 Issue: 3 Page: 243(9)

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