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. 2013 Dec;52(12):1341-59.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2013.09.015.

Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with tic disorders

Tanya K Murphy, Adam B Lewin, Eric A Storch, Saundra Stock; American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Committee on Quality Issues (CQI)
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Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with tic disorders

Tanya K Murphy et al. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2013 Dec.
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Abstract

Tic disorders, including Tourette's disorder, present with a wide range of symptom severity and associated comorbidity. This Practice Parameter reviews the evidence from research and clinical experience in the evaluation and treatment of pediatric tic disorders. Recommendations are provided for a comprehensive evaluation to include common comorbid disorders and for a hierarchical approach to multimodal interventions.

Keywords: Practice Parameter; Tourette’s disorder; tic disorders; treatment.

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