In:
Annals of Neurology, Wiley, Vol. 22, No. 3 ( 1987-09), p. 383-385
Abstract:
Initial reports described Tourette syndrome as a lifelong disorder. Since then, others have noted that some patients experience remissions during late adolescence. To examine this issue, we sent questionnaires to 99 patients with Tourette syndrome who were 15 to 25 years old. The majority of the 58 respondents indicated that they had fewer tics as they reached late adolescence or young adulthood. Although most reported associated behaviour or learning problems, the majority felt they were coping well. The long‐term outcome in many patients with Tourette syndrome may be more optimistic than previously reported.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0364-5134
,
1531-8249
DOI:
10.1002/ana.410220317
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
1987
detail.hit.zdb_id:
80362-5
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2037912-2