Tics and Tourette syndrome in autism spectrum disorders
Canitano, Roberto
Tics and Tourette syndrome in autism spectrum disorders - 2007 - Autism 11 (1) 2007: 19-28 .
Points out that autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are more frequently associated with tic disorders than expected by chance. Presents a study whose aim was to determine the rate of tic disorders in a clinical sample of children and adolescents with ASDs and to describe the clinical characteristics of a group with comorbid ASDs and tics. Describes the methodology and results. Makes some recommendations based on the findings.
AUTISM
TOURETTE SYNDROME
COMORBID CONDITIONS
TIC DISORDERS
Tics and Tourette syndrome in autism spectrum disorders - 2007 - Autism 11 (1) 2007: 19-28 .
Points out that autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are more frequently associated with tic disorders than expected by chance. Presents a study whose aim was to determine the rate of tic disorders in a clinical sample of children and adolescents with ASDs and to describe the clinical characteristics of a group with comorbid ASDs and tics. Describes the methodology and results. Makes some recommendations based on the findings.
AUTISM
TOURETTE SYNDROME
COMORBID CONDITIONS
TIC DISORDERS
