Tics

Brianna Wellen, Michael B. Himle

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

This chapter reviews evidence-based treatment components for tics including disorders such as Tourette’s disorder and persistent motor/vocal tic disorder. Treatment packages include habit reversal training, comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics, and exposure and response prevention. Specific components include increasing tic awareness, teaching and reinforcing tic inhibition, function-based assessment, relaxation training, reward programs, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationChild and Adolescent Psychotherapy
Subtitle of host publicationComponents of Evidence-Based Treatments for Youth and their Parents
PublisherCambridge University Press
Pages85-100
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9781316717615
ISBN (Print)9781107168817
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2018
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© Cambridge University Press 2018.

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