Abstract

RAMALHO, Joaquim; MATEUS, Filipa; SOUTO, Marisa  and  MONTEIRO, Marlene. Intervenção educativa na perturbação Gilles de la Tourette. Rev. bras. educ. espec. [online]. 2008, vol.14, n.03, pp.337-346. ISSN 1413-6538.

Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is a neuropsychological condition, caused by multiple disorders in brain neurotransmitters. It is characterized by compulsive phenomena that give rise to motor and vocal tics, resulting in social and emotional problems, especially in integration and adaptation in school. The present article aims to improve knowledge of this disorder, including related symptoms, as well as to develop educational intervention strategies for various educational agents, so as to foster more efficient school and social integration.

Keywords : Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome; Tics Disorder; Educational Intervention; Special Education.

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