Abstract
Tic severity is composed of several dimensions. Tic frequency and intensity are two such dimensions, but little empirical data exist regarding their relative contributions to functional impairment in those with chronic tic disorders (CTD). The present study examined the relative contributions of these dimensions in predicting tic-related impairment across several psychosocial domains. Using data collected from parents of youth with CTD, multivariate regression analyses revealed that both tic frequency and intensity predicted tic-related impairment in several areas; including family and peer relationships, school interference, and social endeavors, even when controlling for the presence of comorbid anxiety symptoms and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder diagnostic status. Results showed that tic intensity predicted more variance across more domains than tic frequency.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 657-665 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Child psychiatry and human development |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 7 2014 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2014, Springer Science+Business Media New York.
Keywords
- Functional impairment
- Tic disorders
- Tourette syndrome