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Tourette Syndrome and Chronic Tics: Facts vs. Fiction

January 19, 2012

Written by Katherine Crowe Click here for PDF Many people are familiar with tics—repetitive, stereotyped behaviors that can be vocal or motor in their presentation. Tic disorders, or Tourette Syndrome (TS), are sometimes portrayed or…
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Filed Under: Tic disorders, Tourette Syndrome Tagged With: Habit Reversal Therapy, Tic disorders, Tourette Syndrome

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Tourette Syndrome and Chronic Tics: Facts vs. Fiction

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