Kathryn E Barber, Brandon X Pitts, Jordan T Stiede, Flint M Espil, Douglas W Woods, Matthew W Specht, Shannon M Bennett, John T Walkup, Emily J Ricketts, Joseph F McGuire, Alan L Peterson, Scott N Compton, Sabine Wilhelm, Lawrence Scahill, John C Piacentini
Behavior therapy is a well-established and empirically supported treatment for tic disorders (TDs). However, concerns have been expressed about the negative effects of behavioral interventions, such as tic worsening, tic substitution, and excessive effort. This study explored perceived negative effects of tic management strategies in adults with TDs and predictors of these experiences. Participants ( N = 72) completed semi-structured interviews 11 years after receiving behavior therapy or supportive therapy in a randomized clinical trial...
April 1, 2024: Behavior Modification