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Symptoms and Facts:
• Originally described by Gilles
de la Tourette in 1885
• The cause may be genetic
• Tics may be experienced as compulsions
(Biswell & Ulmer, 1998)
• 4 to 5 people per 10,000 have Tourette’s
Disorder
• Average age of onset of motor tics –
7 years old
• Average age of onset of vocal tics –
11 years old
• Commonly have Attention Deficit/Hyperactivy
Disorder and/or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Cause of Tourette's
Research indicates abnormal and decreased functioning
of some parts of the brain controlling movement (motor
cortex and supplementary motor cortex, basal ganglia,
globus pallidus).
Treatment
Limited research supports the use of Neurofeedback
to decrease symptoms of Tourette's disorder including
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For
Appointments Contact
(773) 807-0936 | Email Dr. Kathy Abbott, Psy. D.
3317 W. 95th St., Ste. 205, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
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See
the following websites for more information
www.isnr.org
| www.eegspectrum.com
www.helpforadd.com
| www.EMDR.com
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Neurofeedback
sounds complicated, but it's as simple as learning to ride a bike with training
wheels.
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