Introduction
The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of Tourettte Syndrome and co-occurring conditions on school methods.
Methodology
Data was taken from information reported by parents from the Natioanal Survey of Children’s Health. Children with Tourette Syndrome were compared with those who never had Tourette Syndrome on school measures
Findings
- Tourette Syndrome severity and co-occurring conditions are associated with school challenges and educational service needs.
- Awareness among health care providers, teachers and parents of the potential challenges related to both Tourette Syndrome and co-occurring conditions would help to support the child’s education.
Reference
Claussen, A.H.; Bitsko, R.H.; Holbrook, J.R.; Bloomfield, J.; Giordano, K.; (2018). Impact of Tourette Syndrome on School Measures in a Nationally Representative Sample. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 39(9) 335-342.
