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This comprehensive volume reviews the modern concepts regarding the signs and symptoms, prevalence, pathogenesis, aetiology and treatment of Tourette's syndrome, as well as associated tic and behavioural disorders - discussing the phenomenology of the tic disorder, its diagnosis and assessment, hereditary factors, epidemiology and clinical care.;The contributors: explore the full spectrum of the tic disorder and related behavioural distubances, including obsessive-compulsive and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders; describes specific methods for evaluating patients, such as rating scales and neuropsychological testing; emphasizes the latest developments in neurobiology, neuroimaging and genetics; offers practical suggestions regarding drug treatment and long-term management; covers worldwide research progress, child psychiatry perspectives, information on the Tourette Syndrome Association and future directions in therapy.