Research

Current research projects: 

 
TIC Database

Since 1997, this function of the Tourette International Consortium (TIC) has been managed by BC Children’s Hospital. By early 2007, 7,200 cases from 27 countries had been registered. The simple one-page data entry form is filled out by clinicians at member sites for consecutive new persons meeting criteria for TS. The first publication was in 2000. Special projects are looking at other repetitive behaviour patterns, including self-injurious behaviour.
 
Contact: Dr. Roger Freeman

Stereotypic Movement Disorder

This is an often-forgotten DSM diagnosis. Twenty-three cases have been seen over the past six years, are being followed, and a publication is being prepared. The pattern of very early onset of repetitive, stereotyped behaviour that children enjoy when they are fantasizing or use to help their imaginative capacities is often confused with tics or autistic symptoms. There have been only two publications on this subject from other centres.
 
Contact: Dr. Roger Freeman