Tourette’s Syndrome: Comorbid Disorders

Tourette Syndrome (TS) often occurs with other related conditions (also called co-occurring conditions). These conditions can include:

 attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
, Mood disorders such as depression and Bipolar Disorder and other behavioral or conduct problems,
  and non-OCD anxiety disorders

People with TS and related conditions can be at higher risk for learning, behavioral, and social problems.

The symptoms of other disorders can complicate the diagnosis and treatment of TS and create extra challenges for people with TS and their families, educators, and health professionals.

Findings from a national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study1 indicated that 79% of children who had been diagnosed with TS also had been diagnosed with at least one additional mental health, behavioral, or developmental condition based on parent report.

Among children with TS:

64% had ADHD.

43% had behavioral problems, such as oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) or conduct disorder (CD).

40% had anxiety problems.

36% had depression.

28% had a developmental delay

Because co-occurring conditions are so common among people with TS, it is important for doctors to assess every child with TS for other conditions and problems.

Source:http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/tourette/otherconcerns.html

http://www.schoolbehavior.com/disorders/tourettes-syndrome/tourettes-syndrome-comorbid-or-associated-disorders/