Understanding Tourette disorder and other tic disorders, with John Piacentini, PhD
About this episode
John Piacentini discusses Tourette disorder and tic disorders, addressing misconceptions and recent therapeutic advancements.
Tourette disorder and other tic disorders affect millions of people yet remain widely misunderstood. John Piacentini, PhD, director of the UCLA Child OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders Clinic, explains the brain basis of Tourette disorder; talks about why tics are very common in young children; debunks common myths—such as the idea that Tourette disorder mainly involves uncontrollable swearing—and discusses how recent behavioral therapies are helping many patients manage tics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: American Psychological Association
Guest: John Piacentini
Topics covered
- Tourette disorder
- tic disorders
- behavioral therapies
- myths about Tourette
- child psychology
Keywords
- Tourette disorder
- tic disorders
- behavioral therapies
- myths
- children
- psychology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: UCLA Child OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders Clinic, American Psychological Association
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