Table 2.
Characteristics of interview participants ( n = 42)
| Characteristic | |
|---|---|
| Age in years, Mean (SD), Range | 13.4 (2.1), 10-17 |
| Sex, n (%) | |
| Male | 32 (76.2) |
| Female | 10 (23.8) |
| Ethnicity, n (%) | |
| White British | 36 (85.7) |
| Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups | 6 (14.3) |
| Co-occurring conditions as reported by child’s parent (may be more than one condition), n (%) | 20 (47.6) |
| Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder | 9 (21.4) |
| Obsessive compulsive disorder | 7 (16.7) |
| Autism spectrum disorder | 6 (14.3) |
| Anxiety | 4 (9.5) |
| Other | 5 (11.9) |
| Treatment for tics, n (%) | |
| Medication | 23 (54.8) |
| Behavioural intervention | 8 (19.0) |
| No medication or behavioural intervention | 18 (42.9) |
| Medication for tics, n (%) | |
| Clonidine | 12 (28.6) |
| Risperidone | 11 (26.2) |
| Aripiprazole | 10 (23.8) |
| Haloperidol | 3 (7.1) |
| Diazepam | 2 (4.8) |
| Lorazepam | 2 (4.8) |
| Sertraline | 2 (4.8) |
| Atomoxetine | 1 (2.4) |
| Clonazepam | 1 (2.4) |
| Methylphenidate | 1 (2.4) |
| Penicillin | 1 (2.4) |
| Procyclidine | 1 (2.4) |