Diagnosing Tourette syndrome: is it a common disorder?

作者: Mary M Robertson

DOI: 10.1016/S0022-3999(02)00580-9

关键词: Tourette syndromePublic healthPsychiatrySocial environmentSpecial educationEl NiñoEpidemiologyPsychologyMental healthNosology

摘要: Objectives: The evaluate the prevalence of Tourette syndrome (TS). Methods: A review literature on TS was undertaken to examine in mainstream children as well those special education. Results: Recent studies have indicated that occurs around 1% youngsters schools between ages 5 and 16 years. It is even more common with educational needs. Conclusions: than previously documented.

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