Woods and Himle developed a standardized tic suppression paradigm (TSP) for the experimental setting, to quantify the effects of intentional tic suppression in Tourette syndrome. The present article describes a Java program that automates record keeping and reward dispensing during the several experimental conditions of the TSP. The software can optionally be connected to a commercial reward token dispenser to further automate reward delivery to the participant. The timing of all tics, 10-second tic-free intervals, and dispensed rewards is recorded in plain text files for later analysis. Expected applications include research on Tourette syndrome and related disorders.
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Article Synopsis
- Recent surveys indicate that a significant percentage (47%-60%) of individuals with Tourette syndrome (TS) experience pain, suggesting a need for systematic investigation into how pain affects this population.
- The article identifies different types of pain associated with TS, including tic-related pain and suppression-related pain, while highlighting altered sensory processing as a potential underlying cause.
- Current clinical measures often overlook pain in TS, indicating a gap in research; future studies should focus on understanding pain mechanisms and developing effective assessment methods and treatments.
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