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- Title
A Measure of Functional Impairment in Youth with Tourette's Syndrome.
- Authors
Starch, Eric A.; Lack, Caleb W.; Simons, Laura E.; Goodman, Wayne K.; Murphy, Tanya K.; Geffken, Gary R.
- Abstract
Objective Tourette's Syndrome (TS) during childhood is linked to varied behavioral and psychological difficulties and functional impairment. The current study was undertaken to examine both tic-related impairment and impairment from other psychological problems in 59 youth (mean age 11.4 years, 69% male) with TS. Methods Caretakers completed a checklist about the impact of tics and other psychological difficulties on family, school, and social functioning. In addition, a clinician administered a measure of tic severity to families. Results Over half of the sample reported one significant problem area due to the presence of tics, with over a third reporting two or more problem areas. Problems were heterogeneous in nature, with no report of a particular problem area in more than 25% of the children. The rate of nontic-related impairment was very high, with 70% of parents reporting at least one problem area. Conclusions Treating both tic and nontic-related impairments concurrently may improve functioning more so than treating the symptoms separately.
- Subjects
DISABILITIES; TOURETTE syndrome; EXTRAPYRAMIDAL disorders; YOUTH; TEENAGERS; FAMILIES
- Publication
Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 2007, Vol 32, Issue 8, p950
- ISSN
0146-8693
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/jpepsy/jsmo34