Abstract
Children with tic and habit disorders are often seen by pediatricians, psychologists, or psychiatrists for evaluation and treatment. Current knowledge of the treatment-outcome research in these areas can serve as an important guide in the evaluation and treatment planning process. This article reviews the behavior therapy and pharmacological treatment of motor and vocal tic disorders, self-destructive oral habits, trichotillomania (hair pulling), onychophagia (nail biting), and thumb sucking. The research evidence indicates that all of these disorders can be effectively treated with behavioral or pharmacological approaches.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 430-441 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - Dec 1994 |
Keywords
- Bruxism
- Onychophagia
- Thumb sucking
- Tics
- Trichotillomania
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health