A BRIEF BEHAVIOR-THERAPY PROTOCOL FOR TOURETTE-SYNDROME

The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of a brief behav ior therapy protocol for Tourette Syndrome. The nasal tic frequency of a 9-year-old male was assessed using a nine-session protocol with alt ernating treatments and reversal-design components. The results indica ted that the participant's ties were reduced by approximately 70%. The behavior change was successfully maintained at a one-month follow-up. Social validity and consumer satisfaction measures confirmed the soci al significance of the behavior change. Copyright (C) 1996 Elsevier Sc ience Ltd