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. 2003 Jul;55(1):3-6.
doi: 10.1016/s0022-3999(02)00580-9.

Diagnosing Tourette syndrome: is it a common disorder?

Mary M Robertson  1
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Diagnosing Tourette syndrome: is it a common disorder?

Mary M Robertson. 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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