Handbook of Tourette's Syndrome and Related Tic and Behavioral Disorders

This comprehensive volume reviews the modern concepts regarding the signs and symptoms, prevalence, pathogenesis, aetiology and treatment of Tourette's syndrome, as well as associated tic and behavioural disorders - discussing the phenomenology of the tic disorder, its diagnosis and assessment, hereditary factors, epidemiology and clinical care.;The contributors: explore the full spectrum of the tic disorder and related behavioural distubances, including obsessive-compulsive and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders; describes specific methods for evaluating patients, such as rating scales and neuropsychological testing; emphasizes the latest developments in neurobiology, neuroimaging and genetics; offers practical suggestions regarding drug treatment and long-term management; covers worldwide research progress, child psychiatry perspectives, information on the Tourette Syndrome Association and future directions in therapy.