Research Notes on ADHD and Tourette Syndrome
About half of children and young people with Tourette syndrome also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).1 One 10-year study showed that 40% of Tourette patients do not have ADHD or other disorders.2
Fast Facts:
- Sometimes the medication used to treat ADHD can make Tourette syndrome worse.3
- People with Tourette syndrome may also have depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder.4
- There are no specific tests used to diagnose ADHD.1
Top Resources on ADHD and Tourette Syndrome
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): What Disorders Are Associated With TS?
- Wikipedia: Tourette Syndrome : Characteristics
- eMedicine: Tourette Syndrome
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust (GOSH) and UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH): Tourette Syndrome And ADHD
- Suite101: ADHD And Tourette's Syndrome
- FamilyEducation.com: Tourette Syndrome And ADHD
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust (GOSH) and UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH): Tourette Syndrome And ADHD
- ↑ Wikipedia: Tourette Syndrome : Characteristics
- ↑ FamilyEducation.com: Tourette Syndrome And ADHD
- ↑ National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): What Disorders Are Associated With TS?
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