To get a TS diagnostic, you need the following four main characteristics (from DSM-V):
The diagnostic can be given by specialized physicians (pediatricians, psychiatrists, neurologists) and over specialized physicians (child psychiatrists and others). An evaluation by a psychologist or neuropsychologist is often necessary to identify specific characteristics necessary for the diagnostic. Questionnaires, filled by parents (and or the person themselves depending on age), teachers, day care educators, and other contributors will help document the case for a diagnostic. Average age to receive a TS diagnostic is about seven years old.
To establish the diagnostic, it is required to identify the four main characteristics enumerated above and in other sections.
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The main impacts on people with TS as early as age 7, is on self-esteem and how the others look at them. Because of the sounds and movements that they do involuntarily.
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After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology, I started new studies in criminology. I am really happy in that field.
The main impacts on people with TS as early as age 7, is on self-esteem and how the others look at them. Because of the sounds and movements that they do involuntarily.
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The respite for mother «Répit maman» is a moment of pure bliss, relaxation, activities and rich discussions …
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