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Diagnosing Tourette syndrome: is it a common disorder?
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Diagnosing Tourette syndrome: is it a common disorder?
J Psychosom Res.
2003 Jul.
Abstract
Objectives: The evaluate the prevalence of Tourette syndrome (TS).
Methods: A review of the literature on TS was undertaken to examine the prevalence of TS in mainstream children as well as those in special education.
Results: Recent studies have indicated that TS occurs in around 1% of youngsters in mainstream schools between the ages of 5 and 16 years. It is even more common in youngsters with special educational needs.
Conclusions: TS is more common than was previously documented.
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