Self-Control in the Treatment of Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome: Case Study with 18-Month Follow-Up.

Friedman, Steven

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Publication Date: 1980-Jun

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Self-Control in the Treatment of Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome: Case Study with 18-Month Follow-Up.

Friedman, Steven

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v48 n3 p400-02 Jun 1980

The client was taught to gradually substitute nonobscene phrases whenever she felt the urge to vocalize an obscenity. The rate of coprolalia quickly diminished. The client was taught relaxation and positive imagery as self-control techniques. Follow-up indicated maintenance of therapeutic gains. (Author)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Children, Females, Followup Studies, Imagery, Positive Reinforcement, Relaxation Training, Self Control, Skill Development

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