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Old 09-22-2006, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by M&mikey View Post

According to the Tourettes DSM it doesn't talk about severity just that they have at least one vocal tic and several motor tics that wax and wane and be present for a year. Is that right or is there more to it?
I believe you are correct, and those are the formal criteria for a TS dx. It doesnt matter whether severe or mild. Only that BOTH motor and vocal are present for at least one year, with characteristic waxing and waning
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