The ADHD Adults Podcast

Episode 26: ADHD and hyperkinetic movements

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May 2, 2022
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INSIGHT

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.
INSIGHT

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
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