Tics and Tourettes

Tourette Syndrome: Much more than Tics (part 1)

This first of two parts article identifies the breadth and variability of symptoms of Tourette Syndrome reviewing diagnostic criteria, assessment, and occurrence of comorbidities.

Tourette Syndrome: Much more than Tics (part 2)

In this continuance from part 1 management techniques are discussed.

Facts about Tourette Syndrome- www.cdc.gov

Information from the CDC about Tourette Syndrome including information for parents and families.

Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disoder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS)

PANDAS Etiology for Tics and Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms

This article reviews scientific information about PANDAS and draws conclusions about its validity.

P.A.N.D.A.S

This overview defines PANDAS, discusses the diagnosis criteria identified by the National Institute of Health, and reviews current research.

Internet Resources and Websites

Tourette Syndrome Association - www.tsa-usa.org

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke- www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tourette

Tourette Syndrome "Plus"- www.tourettesyndrome.net

This website offers information about Tourette Syndrome and other associated disorders.

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