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Could a 1 year old have tourettes?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Yes, it is possible -- but the child needs a comprehensive evaluation by a neurologist or child psychiatrist.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/25/2013

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