TOPIC OF CHOICE TOURETTES SYNDROME

Conduct research and locate two peer-reviewed articles in addition to the course text to support your statements.

  • The table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.

In your post,

  • Explain the symptoms of the disorder.
  • Describe how the diagnosis is made (e.g., findings on brain imaging, laboratory testing, etc.).
  • Discuss the neurobiological basis for the disorder (e.g., CNS structures involved and neurotransmitters).
  • Describe the functional deficits associated with the disorder including how these may impact the patients ability to carry out activities of daily living (e.g., occupational, social, recreational).