mature socially, and they often experience difficulty once they are adults. Trying to create and maintain friendships and relationships with people is very difficult for those with OCD.Some typical obsessions include, but are in no way limited to,A. fear of dirt, germs, and contamination,B. fear of acting on violent impulses or aggressive behavior,C. over concern with order, arrangement, or symmetry of objects,D. constant doubtsE. abhorrent thought that violate society’s morale,F. feeling overly responsible for everything,G. Saving and hoarding items. (DSM-IV, 1994).OCD tends to follow a waxing and waning course, much like TS. Those with OCD excel in masking their behavior. The diagnosis is difficult to make with this disorder. It is believed that OCD begins in adolescence or early adulthood, but sometimes it may manifest in early childhood. Many people with OCD are successfully treated with medication, such as Prozac and Paxil. These drugs are also used to treat TS. The most effective intervention for OCD is medication plus behavior modification therapy but it is only successful in about 25% of those suffering from OCD.Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is often interchangeably used with Attention Deficit Disorder. It is also related to hyperactivity and minimal brain disorder. ADHD often travels alongside TS. ADHD caused people to become impulsive, restless, and inattentive. The disorder has negative effects on social activities and personal interaction learning abilities, and the psychological well being of a person. Research is not sure that the gene responsible for TS also causes ADHD. (Shimberg, 1995, p.60)Boys tend to show ADHD in a 3 to 1 ratio to girls. The symptoms of the disorder usually show by the age of four, and almost always by the age of six. (Shimberg, 1995,p.61) ADHD is expressed by the person’s inability to stay focused on a task, to be impulsive, and or excessive motor activity. (Shimberg, 1995,p....
