Managing Tourette Syndrome

Tourette syndrome (TS) is a chronic, neurobehavioral disorder of childhood that has traditionally been treated with medication. Although available, many mental health professionals are not familiar with an effective behavioral therapy for tic disorders. children and adults with chronic tic disorder. Individual This therapist guide outlines a safe and scientifically proven treatment that can help sufferers of TS and other tic disorders effectively manage their tics and improve their quality of life. The treatment described is an 11-session package for children and adults (ages 9 and older). von Woods, Douglas W;Piacentini, John;Chang, Susanna;Deckersbach, Thilo;Ginsburg, Golda;Peterson, Alan;Scahill, Lawrence D;Walkup, John T;Wilhelm, Sabine;