Discussion Post: Topic of Choice Tourette's syndrome
Conduct research and locate two peer-reviewed articles in addition to the course text to support your statements.
o The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
In your post,
a) Explain the symptoms of the disorder.
b) Describe how the diagnosis is made (e.g., findings on brain imaging, laboratory testing, etc.).
c) Discuss the neurobiological basis for the disorder (e.g., CNS structures involved and neurotransmitters).
d) Describe the functional deficits associated with the disorder including how these may impact the patient's ability to carry out activities of daily living (e.g., occupational, social, recreational).
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.