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Autism Spectrum Disorder and Tourette Syndrome: Commonalities and Connections

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Tourette syndrome (TS) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) share overlapping features and frequently co-occur, but the diagnoses have historically been considered and approached as unrelated, separate conditions. Recently, however, there has been increase in recognition of their shared qualities, creating opportunities for clearer understanding of their origins and similarities that can help support better clinical care and improved research.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, M/S OC.9.850, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA

    Emily F. Myers, Rachel K. Follmer & Samuel H. Zinner

  2. University of Washington Autism Center, 1701 NE Columbia Road, Box 357920, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA

    Samuel H. Zinner

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Myers, E.F., Follmer, R.K. & Zinner, S.H. Autism Spectrum Disorder and Tourette Syndrome: Commonalities and Connections. Curr Dev Disord Rep 3, 210–212 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-016-0097-3

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