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Vision Therapy

Vision therapy includes eye exercises and perceptual training. It is sometimes also called optometric vision training and may include the use of different color lenses. The American Academy of Pediatrics indicates that this treatment is based on the assertion that faulty eye movement and sensitivities cause behavioral problems. This ... Read moreChevron
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Tourette's Syndrome

Tourette syndrome is characterized by involuntary tics. Tics are repetitive movements or vocalizations. These can include common, simple tics such as eye blinking, shrugging shoulders or jerking of the head. Throat clearing or grunting sounds may be vocalization tics. Tics can also include several movements. These would be considered complex... Read moreChevron
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Tic

A tick is repetitive, non-rhythmic and sudden movement or vocalization. Common tics include eye blinking or throat clearing. Tics can be a symptom of Tourettes Syndrome. For more information: ADHD and Tourettes Syndrome
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Therapist

Although psychologists and psychiatrists are able to provide and perform therapy for patients, therapists and counselors specialize in this. They typically have a Master's Degree with an additional one to two years of clinical training.See also: The People You Meet: Medical Personnel
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Tenex

Tenex is a medication used to treat high blood pressure. It has also been found helpful in reducing symptoms of ADHD in some children and is sometimes used to help children taking stimulant medications get to sleep at night.
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