Health & Fitness
Comorbidity Conditions of Tourette Syndrome
Studies show that OCD and ADHD overlap with Tourette Syndrome more than half of the time.
Two neuropsychiatric disorders that have launched interest and conversations over the past couple of decades are Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Several theories have been put forward to explain the cause and escalation of these neuropsychiatric conditions. Recent studies reflect that OCD and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) overlap with Tourette Syndrome as much as up to 50% of the time.
According to the Department of Neurology, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Rochester, New York, the occurrence of a learning disability; targeted academic insufficiency or difficulty processing information may create a greater hurdle for people with Tourette Syndrome than the tic disorder, by itself. The two conditions existing simultaneously, yet independently, specifically ADHD and OCD, shows to significantly increase the possibility that an individual with Tourette Syndrome will also have learning problems or some emotional cognitive impairment.
This is particularly true for children with Tourette Syndrome who may be at a higher risk for poor school performance and academic shortcomings. There is some genetic evidence of Tourette Syndrome and some forms of OCD being linked through the genetic spectrum. In order to make progress towards Tourette Syndrome and learn how it affects and effects children and adolescents, experts in this field, such as Dr. Grisolano, must share their knowledge about Tourette Syndrome to reduce misdiagnosis.
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Dr. Grisolano frequently provides educational speaking opportunities to school boards, PTAs and community medical forums educating parents, teachers and community leaders on Tourette Syndrome, as well as other neurodevelopmental disorders. The Grisolano Center for Neurodevelopment believes in the importance of educating communities on current treatment options and clinical data so that school boards and parents make the best possible decisions.
For more information, visit www.grisolano.com or email info@grisolano.com.
