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ADHD and Tic Disorders
- There's a strong link between ADHD and tic disorders.
- 20-30% of ADHD patients also have a tic disorder, while ADHD co-occurs in over 60% of children with tic disorders.
Inhibition in ADHD and Tics
- Cognitive inhibition, the ability to stop thoughts or actions, is impaired in both ADHD and tic disorders.
- Adults with ADHD have reduced cortical inhibition, impacting their ability to control movements and thoughts.
James's Air Writing
- James describes a personal tic-like behavior: writing words in the air with his finger.
- This compulsion, while intermittent, causes him distress and raises questions about its nature as a tic or stimming.