Table 1 Sample description (Boys only)
From: Normal response inhibition in boys with Tourette syndrome
Measure | Healthy Comparison N = 15 | Tourette Syndrome N = 20 | ANOVA |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | F (1,33) | |
Age (months) | 153.3 (19.2) | 150.0 (18.6) | 0.3 |
Estimated Total IQ | 107 (10.9) | 108 (13.9) | 0.1 |
TSSS a | [0 (0)] | 1.9 (1.6) | 27.5** |
Duration of tics (years) a | [0 (0)] | 5.7 (2.3) | 128.3** |
SDQ b | |||
Self rated | |||
- Total problems | 7.3 (4.0) | 9.8 (5.5) | 2.3 |
- Emotional symptoms | 1.0 (1.3) | 2.1 (1.5) | 4.7* |
- Conduct Problems | 1.6 (1.1) | 1.9 (1.4) | 0.4 |
- Hyperactivity | 3.3 (1.8) | 3.7 (2.7) | 0.3 |
- Peer Problems | 1.4 (1.2) | 2.2 (2.3) | 1.3 |
- Prosocial Behavior | 7.5 (1.5) | 7.6 (1.9) | 0.1 |
Parent rated | |||
- Total problems | 4.9 (3.1) | 10.0 (6.0) | 8.8** |
- Emotional symptoms | 0.9 (1.0) | 1.7 (2.0) | 1.8 |
- Conduct Problems | 0.7 (0.7) | 2.4 (1.7) | 12.3** |
- Hyperactivity | 3.1 (2.0) | 4.3 (2.4) | 2.1 |
- Peer Problems | 0.3 (0.6) | 1.7 (2.0) | 7.0* |
- Prosocial Behavior | 8.3 (1.2) | 7.1 (2.1) | 3.7+ |