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Easing the Tics of Tourette’s Syndrome - Consults Blog - NYTimes.com

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Dr. Robert King and Dr. James Leckman from the Yale Child Study Center discuss treatments for Tourette's syndrome.

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Tags: Tourette Syndrome, Disease and Condition, Children's Health

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