Gilles de la Tourette disorder, a relatively rare disorder characterized by multiple motor and vocal tics, is reviewed. Issues associated with its incidence, etiology, assessment, and treatment are examined. Special attention is focused upon its diagnosis since Tourette is often times misdiagnosed and confused with disorders of psychogenic origin. Suggestions for future research include the use of more sophisticated assessment strategies and the development of integrated treatment packages. In addition, continued investigation of issues surrounding its etiology, particularly on a neurophysiological level, is needed.
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