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Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1993-Apr-16
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Tourette Syndrome and Associated Features and the School Aged Child.
Willis, Christopher
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is described as a genetically based, chronic constellation of neurobehavioral symptoms and associated features involving repetitive, simple, and/or complex motor and phonic tics. Treatment generally involves neuroleptic medication. Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, learning disabilities, neuropsychological anomalies, school adjustment problems, and behavior or conduct disorders are often associated with Tourette Syndrome. Milestones unique to the course of Tourette Syndrome may include parents' realization that something is unusual about their child's behavior, a referral to a school psychologist, an official diagnosis, and subsequent parental involvement with a support group. The role of the school psychologist involves evaluation, case manager, counselor or therapist, and advocacy. School psychologists are in a unique position to be prime facilitators and advocates in promoting self-esteem, encouraging school achievement, and supporting warm family relationships and peer socializations. Appendices outline symptoms and frequency of behavioral difficulties. (Contains 23 references.) (JDD)
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Information Analyses
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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