Self-Injurious Behavior in Tourette Syndrome

Authors

  • J Gordon Millichap Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-18-9-10

Keywords:

Self-Injurious Behavior, Tourette Syndrome, Impulsivity

Abstract

Self-injurious behavior (repetitive infliction of self harm) occurred in 29% of 300 subjects with Tourette syndrome and was correlated with comorbid OCD, impulsivity, episodic rages, and with tic severity.

Published

2004-09-01

Issue

Section

Paroxysmal Disorders