Tourette's Syndrome
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Tourette's Syndrome
Children with Tourette's Disorder have multiple motor and at least one or more vocal tics. These tics occur many times throughout the day and may be aggrevated by stress. For example, a have excessive eye blinking, whistle, make a strange noise, nod or twist the head repetitively to one side. Tourette's Disorder is often accompanied by Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. There is a high genetic correlation rate, however, the manifestation of the tic may vary between family members. A child with Tourette's Disorder often suffers self-esteem difficulties and ma be markedly distressed by the tics.
See also: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
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