The pathophysiology of tic disorders involves an alteration in the transmission of messages through the cortico-basal ganglia-thalamo-cortical circuit. A major requirement for the passage of a message through this circuit…
This study describes our systematic literature review documenting outcomes associated with persistent tic disorders (PTDs) and summarizes 15 articles comparing health care use between individuals with PTDs and a comparison…
Repetitive behaviors are the hallmark of many neuropsychiatric disorders, including Tourette syndrome (TS), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Tics, compulsions, and stereotypies may appear similar and can…
Functional tic-like behaviors (FTLBs) are a manifestation of functional neurologic disorder that can be mistaken for neurodevelopmental tic disorders like Tourette syndrome. Much information was gained about FTLBs because of…
Research conducted since the turn of the millennium has shown that the quality of life in patients with Tourette syndrome is affected by various health-related factors. The condition’s chronic nature,…
Mindfulness-based interventions have demonstrated efficacy for a wide range of clinical concerns and populations. Mindfulness-based Intervention for Tics (MBIT) is a recently developed brief, online group intervention for adults with…
Tourette syndrome (TS) is associated with dysregulated cortico-striatal-thalamo-cortical neural circuitry, of which the primary implicated neurotransmitters include dopamine, glutamate, and gamma-aminobutyric acid. Pharmacologic intervention for tics should be considered when…
This article provides an overview of evidence-based behavior therapy for Tourette syndrome (TS) in children, adolescents, and adults. First, this article describes evidence-based behavioral therapies for TS, examines their efficacy…
Tourette syndrome and persistent tic disorders (collectively, TS) are impairing childhood-onset neuropsychiatric conditions. Utilizing evidence-based assessments (EBA) is standard for effective and accurate screening, diagnosis, and monitoring of TS. EBAs…
Individuals living with Tourette syndrome (TS) may benefit from cognitive assessment, as it may elucidate specific difficulties for which someone could receive accommodation and highlight relative strengths to build upon….
