Influence of sex on tic severity and psychiatric comorbidity profile in patients with pediatric tic disorder.

Joseph GirgisDavide MartinoTamara M Pringsheim

Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2021)

The higher level of motor tic severity and global severity in females further supports the differential natural history of tic disorders in females. Females with tic disorders may be underdiagnosed for ADHD.

Keyphrases

obsessive compulsive disorder
deep brain stimulation
mental health
autism spectrum disorder
working memory