Response Inhibition in Tic Disorders: Waiting to Respond Is Harder When ADHD Is Present

Conclusion: The data indicate that in tic disorders, the presence of ADHD is associated with difficulties in waiting to initiate preprogrammed movements independently of response selection or response timing difficulties.

Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - February 1, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Thibeault, M., Lemay, M., Chouinard, S., Lesperance, P., Rouleau, G. A., Richer, F. Tags: Articles Source Type: research