A refresher on Tourette syndrome.

Creator(s)

James R. Batterson, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Shayla Sullivant, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Jean-Baptist LePichon, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Christy Kleinsorge, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Sandy Price, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Stephanie Andrews, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2014

Identifier

PMCID: PMC6179541

Abstract

Tourette Syndrome (TS) is recognized as a more common neurodevelopmental disorder than once thought. In this article we present an update on TS including the DSM-5 revised criteria, new findings in the genetics of TS, treatment advances such as new medications for tics and the use of new tools including Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). We also explore supportive services for the ongoing care of patients using nursing education and family therapy.

Journal Title

Missouri medicine

Volume

111

Issue

3

First Page

202

Last Page

206

MeSH Keywords

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Comorbidity; Environmental Exposure; Family; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Humans; Tourette Syndrome

Keywords

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Comorbidity; Environmental Exposure; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Tourette Syndrome

Recommended Citation

Batterson, J. R., Sullivant, S., LePichon, J., Kleinsorge, C., Price, S., Andrews, S. A refresher on Tourette syndrome. Missouri medicine 111, 202-206 (2014).