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Carr, James E.; Chong, Ivy M. – Behavior Modification, 2005
One of the most commonly reported and successful behavioral interventions for tic disorders is habit reversal (HR). Several narrative literature reviews have adequately summarized the outcomes of these studies. The purpose of this article was to review studies that used HR to treat tics in terms of their methodological characteristics and rigor.…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Literature Reviews, Behavior Modification, Research Methodology
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Piacentini, John; Chang, Susanna – Behavior Modification, 2005
Chronic tic disorders, including Tourette's syndrome (TS), affect approximately .5% of children and adolescents. Although strong evidence exists supporting a neurobiological etiology, operant factors may play a role in the maintenance of tic behaviors. Pharmacological approaches remain the most commonly used intervention for chronic tic disorder…
Descriptors: Intervention, Etiology, Adolescents, Behavior Modification