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Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neuropsychiatric disorder that is often under-diagnosed and misdiagnosed in children because of the lack of education and awareness of the wide range of indicators and symptoms of the disorder. Through the use of a case study and review of the empirically based literature, this article aims to describe the etiology and symptomatology of the disorder using a biopsychosocial paradigm that informs clinical practice with children who have TS and their families.
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Collins, K.S. Using a Biopsychosocial Paradigm in Social Work Practice with Children who have Tourette Syndrome. Child Adolesc Soc Work J 22, 477–495 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-005-0024-7
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