Evaluation of a Peer-focused Intervention to Increase Knowledge and Foster Positive Attitudes Toward Children with Tourette Syndrome

Holtz, Kristen D.; Tessman, Greta K.

doi:10.1007/s10882-007-9042-z

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“…Only 17 of these reported data from independent projects as two sets of articles discussed data from the same study [30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48] (Fig. 1).…”

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“…Thus, 6 studies explored the experience of having TS in relation to everyday life [41-45, 47, 48]. Four studies used an experimental study design to explore the social acceptability of individuals with TS in comparison to individuals that did not have TS or the participants' knowledge about the disorder before and after an educational intervention had been implemented [30,31,34,39]. Four studies that used survey designs explored the knowledge that particular sections of the population had about TS and attempted to estimate the rates of victimisation among youths with TS [32,33,35,36,40].…”

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“…Four studies explored knowledge about TS among different types of people [32,34,39,40]. Teachers and elementary school children revealed only a basic knowledge about TS [34,39], with teachers displaying a better knowledge of Tourette* tic* Stigma, self-stigma, courtesy-stigma, affiliate stigma, knowledge, ignorance, misconception, peer evaluation, public opinion, stereotypes, social rejection, prejudice, bully*,victim*, discrimination*, teas*, peer problem* management strategies than etiological causes of TS.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Stigma in youth with Tourette’s syndrome: a systematic review and synthesis

Malli

Forrester‐Jones

Murphy

2015

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Tourette's syndrome (TS) is a childhood onset neurodevelopmental disorder, characterised by tics. To our knowledge, no systematic reviews exist which focus on examining the body of literature on stigma in association with children and adolescents with TS. The aim of the article is to provide a review of the existing research on (1) social stigma in relation to children and adolescents with TS, (2) self-stigma and (3) courtesy stigma in family members of youth with TS. Three electronic databases were searched: PsycINFO, PubMed and Web of Science. Seventeen empirical studies met the inclusion criteria. In relation to social stigma in rating their own beliefs and behavioural intentions, youth who did not have TS showed an unfavourable attitude towards individuals with TS in comparison to typically developing peers. Meanwhile, in their own narratives about their lives, young people with TS themselves described some form of devaluation from others as a response to their disorder. Self-degrading comments were denoted in a number of studies in which the children pointed out stereotypical views that they had adopted about themselves. Finally, as regards courtesy stigma, parents expressed guilt in relation to their children's condition and social alienation as a result of the disorder. Surprisingly, however, there is not one study that focuses primarily on stigma in relation to TS and further studies that examine the subject from the perspective of both the 'stigmatiser' and the recipient of stigma are warranted.

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Stigma in youth with Tourette’s syndrome: a systematic review and synthesis

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Murphy

2015

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“…Third, Marcks et al [37] found that the preventative self-disclosure (compared to nondisclosure) of TS symptoms significantly reduced negative perceptions of an individual with TS, regardless of gender or age. Fourth, Holtz and Tessman [77] found that compared to a control group, youth exposed to a videobased educational tool exhibited significant changes in knowledge, positive attitudes, and behavioral intentions toward their peers with TS [77]. More recently, the effect of either generic TS educational videos or personally delivered self-disclosure on participant's perceptions of individuals with TS was compared.…”

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Social Deficits and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Tourette’s Syndrome

Hanks

Lewin

Mutch

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Curr Dev Disord Rep

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Chronic tic disorders, including Tourette's syndrome (TS), are neuropsychiatric disorders characterized by the childhood onset of motor and/or vocal tics. Youth with TS often experience disturbances in social functioning, which can negatively impact functioning and overall quality of life. We summarize the existing knowledge about social deficits in youth with TS, while highlighting the various ways that these deficits present in comorbid developmental disorders (i.e., autism spectrum disorders) as well as in other TS-related phenomenology impacting social functioning (i.e., comorbid psychiatric conditions, tic severity, and peer victimization). Further, we discuss how interventions for TS should aim to address not only tic severity, but also the multifaceted reasons for social deficits within this population. We conclude with a discussion of clinical implications and future directions for clinical intervention and research.

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“…Rejection of the student may be the result of a lack of awareness and understanding on the part of his/her peers about the nature of OCD and how it affects individuals. According to Holtz and Tessman (2007), "children's misinformation, fear, and feelings of dissimilarity towards individuals with disabilities may create negative attitudes" (p. 533). Hence, teachers should encourage acceptance and understanding of students with OCD.…”

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: What an Educator Needs to Know

Chaturvedi

Murdick

Gartin

2014

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Abstract:The presence of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) impairs social, emotional and academic functioning. Individuals with OCD may have co-morbid disorders including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, or Tourette syndrome. Challenges occur when students with OCD become a part of the general education classroom. This article provides an overview of OCD and presents information to assist teachers and school staff to successfully meet the needs of students with OCD.

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Evaluation of a Peer-focused Intervention to Increase Knowledge and Foster Positive Attitudes Toward Children with Tourette Syndrome

Cited by 57 publications

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Stigma in youth with Tourette’s syndrome: a systematic review and synthesis

Stigma in youth with Tourette’s syndrome: a systematic review and synthesis

Social Deficits and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Tourette’s Syndrome

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: What an Educator Needs to Know

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